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The Letter (La Lettre) (1999)

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Madame de Cleves is in love with the handsome young pop singer Pedro Abrunhosa, but is trapped in a loveless marriage with a distinguished doctor. The dashing Abrunhosa makes his feelings for Madame de Cleves known, but she feels bound to stay faithful to her husband. Based on the 1678 novel "La Princesse de Cleves" by Madame de La Fayette.

Unrated, 1 hr. 47 min.

Drama, Romance

Atalanta Filmes

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Oliveira exerts a masterly control over his pacing and compositions

January 4, 2011 Full Review Source: Combustible Celluloid | Comment
Jeffrey M. Anderson
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