High Society
Kerem is a young and hardworking man who comes from a poor family. His father works as a gardener and his mother works as a cook for a rich family. Cansu is the youngest daughter of a wealthy family from high society. Despite her wealth, she is not happy at all. One day, she accidentally meets a fortune teller who says that Cansu would find a true love if she reads the signs. Out of pure coincidence, Cansu finds herself at Olivia and starts to work there as a sales person. Olivia becomes a complicated place: Kerem thinks that Cansu is a poor girl and starts to have feelings for her. Cansu thinks that Kerem is a decent man even though he cmes forom a high society and starts to have feeling for him.
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Plot Summary
A successful defense lawyer, Claire, lives a seemingly perfect life with her husband and children. However, her world begins to unravel when she takes on a case involving a young man accused of a serious crime. As she delves deeper into the case, she confronts uncomfortable truths about her own life, her marriage, and the societal structures that perpetuate inequality. The film explores themes of guilt, redemption, and the blurred lines between right and wrong.
Critical Reception
High Society received mixed to positive reviews from critics. Many praised its compelling performances, particularly from Bérénice Bejo, and its thought-provoking exploration of social issues and moral ambiguity. However, some critics found the pacing to be slow at times and the narrative somewhat predictable, leading to a generally decent but not overwhelmingly acclaimed reception.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for strong lead performance by Bérénice Bejo.
- The film offers a thoughtful, albeit sometimes slow, examination of class and morality.
- Some viewers found the plot to be a bit too conventional.
Google audience: Audience reviews for 'High Society' are not widely available in a consolidated format, making it difficult to provide a specific summary of what Google users liked or disliked. However, general sentiment from available comments suggests appreciation for the film's dramatic weight and Bejo's performance, with some noting a desire for a more dynamic plot.
Fun Fact
The film was screened in the Piazza Grande section of the 2017 Locarno Film Festival.
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