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Der Scharlachrote Buchstabe (The Scarlet Letter) (1972)

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Wim Wenders' The Scarlet Letter (German title: Der scharlachrote Buchstabe) may well be the most fascinating of the many screen versions of Nathaniel Hawthorne's 19th-century novel. Though the story is set in 17th-century Salem, Massachusetts, the film was lensed in Spain. Senta Berger is surprisingly well cast as Hester Prynne, whose sexual indiscretions have compelled her to wear the letter "A" (for adultery) on blouse--a symbol of shame to her neighbors, but a strange source of pride for

Unrated, 1 hr. 34 min.

Art House & International, Drama

Apr 6, 2004

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Wim Wenders' adaptation of the Nathaniel Hawthorne novel, transposed from Boston to 17th century Salem. Shunned by the Puritan community and forced to wear a red letter 'A' on her breast, as a badge of shame for committing adultery, Hester Prynne stubbornly refuses to name the father of her illegitimate daughter. Her

December 26, 2008
harrycaul

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[center][/center] Summary (from IMDB): In 17th-century Salem, Hester Prynne must wear a scarlet A because she is an adulteress, with a child out of wedlock. For seven years, she has refused to name the father. A vigorous older stranger arrives, recognized by Hester but unknown to others as her missing husband.

April 16, 2008
jewellrunner
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