“Everything I learned I learned from the movies.” - Audrey Hepburn 🎬📽️♥️

2024
It is a well-crafted period drama with striking cinematography and strong performances across the board. It captures the 1950s setting with remarkable authenticity; and its exploration of sexuality, social norms, and personal identity is thoughtful and timely. The story is emotionally engaging and thematically rich, but the film’s runtime feels excessive and the central love story lacks the development it needs to truly resonate. Beautifully made, but somewhat undercooked where it counts most.