A Walk with Love and Death
A Walk with Love and Death

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A Walk with Love and Death

1969
Movie
90 min
English

During France’s Hundred Years’ War, a Parisian student seeks refuge by the sea and falls in love with an aristocrat. As they find shelter in a monastery, their romance is overshadowed by the ongoing conflict between peasants and noblemen.

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IMDb5.9/10
Director: John HustonGenres: Drama, Romance, War

Plot Summary

In 15th-century Bavaria, a young noblewoman flees an arranged marriage and encounters a renegade poet who has deserted from his military service. They fall in love amidst the turmoil of war and plague, seeking refuge in a monastery. Their idyllic escape is shattered when the poet is killed by soldiers, leaving the woman alone to confront the harsh realities of their ravaged world.

Critical Reception

John Huston's 'A Walk with Love and Death' was met with a mixed to negative reception upon its release. While some critics acknowledged its visual beauty and the performances, particularly Anjelica Huston's debut, many found the narrative slow, overly romanticized, and detached from the grim historical context. It was not considered a commercial success and is often overlooked in Huston's filmography.

What Reviewers Say

  • Visually striking with atmospheric cinematography.

  • Anjelica Huston's sensitive performance stands out.

  • The film suffers from a meandering plot and a lack of emotional depth.

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Fun Fact

This film marked the acting debut of Anjelica Huston, the daughter of director John Huston. She was only 17 years old during filming.

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