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Summertime (1955)
Directed by David Lean
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Overview
Middle-aged Ohio secretary Jane Hudson has never found love and has nearly resigned herself to spending the rest of her life alone. But before she does, she uses her savings to finance a summer in romantic Venice, where she finally meets the man of her dreams, the elegant Renato Di Rossi.
Rated NR | Length 100 minutes
Actors
Katharine Hepburn | Rossano Brazzi | Isa Miranda | Darren McGavin | Mari Aldon | Jane Rose | MacDonald Parke | Jeremy Spenser | Gaetano Autiero | Virginia Simeon | André Morell | Tanya Lopert
Viewing History (seen 1 time)
| Date Viewed | Device | Format | Source | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/05/2015 | Movie Screen | Film | Theater | 7 stars |
| (Average) 7 stars |
Viewing Notes
A David Lean film I hadn’t seen and knew nothing about other than Katherine Hepburn was the primary star. Quite a poignant yet warm movie about loneliness, the desire to be wanted and share an experience against core beliefs.
At first I was taken aback with how this is shot making an exquisite on location film in Italy look so small and quaint. However, that’s perfect for how this story develops. It really is a movie about giving in to intimacy that requires a not so grand scope amid the beautiful surrounds of Venice.
Hepburn’s dilemma resonates more than I wanted to; growing old and being alone yet looking for adventure and an escape to forget it all… yeah I can relate.
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