Brief Encounter (1945) directed by David Lean
I am a big admirer of Black and White films as they transport me to a different world.I am also attracted by British films (as they are different in content and style from American/Hollywood films) and seize every opportunity to follow the trends of British cinema.For me David Lean would remain the only true great master of cinema and this is one of his best black and white films.At first sight,Brief encounter,appears as a film about two married people in love.This is true to some extent but the film is definitely much more than that.The real issue is whether their love will be fulfilled.If we place the film in the time context,it would not have been possible for them to find love,peace and happiness with each other knowing that they are cheating their respective spouses.So the film has shown what was felt by the people of that time.Trevor Howard and Celia Johnson make a lovely pair.The film noir look of this film is a shining example of the brilliance of certain black & white films.A thing which can bother you is the constant chattering of a minor character.Save this minor glitch everything else is worth multiple viewing sessions.
I am a big admirer of Black and White films as they transport me to a different world.I am also attracted by British films (as they are different in content and style from American/Hollywood films) and seize every opportunity to follow the trends of British cinema.For me David Lean would remain the only true great master of cinema and this is one of his best black and white films.At first sight,Brief encounter,appears as a film about two married people in love.This is true to some extent but the film is definitely much more than that.The real issue is whether their love will be fulfilled.If we place the film in the time context,it would not have been possible for them to find love,peace and happiness with each other knowing that they are cheating their respective spouses.So the film has shown what was felt by the people of that time.Trevor Howard and Celia Johnson make a lovely pair.The film noir look of this film is a shining example of the brilliance of certain black & white films.A thing which can bother you is the constant chattering of a minor character.Save this minor glitch everything else is worth multiple viewing sessions.
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