The Sheltering Sky

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12/21/2021 A master work based on a master work. A film that will find its true audience probably years from now... See more 03/07/2021 Over the years I've found many of Bertolucci's features uneven. He's simultaneously capable of creating meaningful films such as The Conformist (1970), along with the dreadfully tedious Last Tango in Paris (1972). Since the release of The Sheltering Sky, Bowles has subsequently disowned the adaptation, saying "it should never have been filmed. The ending is idiotic and the rest is pretty bad". Unfortunately, I have to agree. The weakness consists of the excessive length and incredibly slow pace. As Port says in one scene "God! What a bore". Admittedly, the luscious landscapes make some beautiful visuals. However, due to the drawn-out narrative and uneven performances, The Sheltering Sky unravels as Last Tango in Tangier. See more 08/29/2020 Stunning cinematography & music from Ryuichi Sakamoto. See more 03/21/2020 This long film starts off slow and then gets much slower. About halfway through, it gives up on story-telling almost altogether, and turns into mostly just a beautiful travelogue. Memorable mainly for its cinematography and its score. See more 01/26/2020 Spending time with Debra Winger is a complete delight. One of the greatest actors of our time. See more 04/28/2019 Um belo e enervante drama à (C)pico. See more Read all reviews

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