Or does Kitty go back to the arms of her insincere lover? Der bunte Schleier (OT: The Painted Veil) ist ein US-amerikanischer Spielfilm mit Greta Garbo unter der Regie von Richard Boleslawski aus dem Jahr 1934. Den Rang von Greta Garbo als damals wohl berühmtesten Filmstar der Welt zeigt der Eröffnungstitel, der mit ihrem Nachnamen GARBO in riesigen Blockbuchstaben auf der Leinwand beginnt. You remind me that I want to read more Maugham, although unfortunately the pandemic element might be too much for me right now. Is there more to this than meets the eye?
Heartbroken and disillusioned, Kitty decides she has no option but to accompany Walter to the cholera-infested mainland of China. Yves St. Patrick Drinks & Sunset (Seaside Deep-House Tunes), Vol. Is it better to live an authentic life and face the realities of imperfect relationships rather than dissembling or living in denial? Richard A. While Walter is entirely absorbed in his work, Kitty has a torrid affair with Charles Townsend, the charismatic Assistant Colonial Secretary who is married with three children.When Walter discovers her adulterous affair, he gives her an ultimatum: She should either move with him to a remote region in China ravaged by the cholera epidemic where he has volunteered to help in fighting the disease or prepare to be brought to court on the charge of adultery which will ruin her reputation and that of her lover’s too. Nach dem künstlerischen und finanziellen Triumph von Eine Textzeile wurde besonders bekannt. She is heartbroken and agrees to go with her husband to fight the cholera epidemic in Mei-tan-fu. Shortly before Doris's much grander wedding, Kitty and Walter depart as newlyweds to his post in Just weeks after settling in the Far East, Kitty meets Charlie Townsend, the Assistant Colonial Secretary. Schließlich erkennt Katrin am Krankenlager ihres Mannes dessen menschliche Größe. Certificate: Passed Compra The Painted Veil: Library Edition. The Painted Veil is a 1925 novel by British author W. Somerset Maugham.The title is taken from Percy Bysshe Shelley's sonnet, which begins "Lift not the painted veil which those who live / Call Life".. Forgiveness comes at a price. The cholera epidemic is however not the main theme of the book but an important backdrop which triggers a transformation in the main protagonist.
He’s such a good writer, and perhaps not as highly regarded or remembered as he should be – I’m not sure.
And the ending is completely different. Charlie promises Kitty that, come what may, he will stand by her. A British medical doctor fights a cholera epidemic in a small Chinese village, while being trapped at home in a loveless marriage to an unfaithful wife. Choose an adventure below and discover your next favorite movie or TV show.Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends.
She is disgusted with herself and tells him what she thinks of him. But I think they offer a penetrating insight into human nature. Ohne die hervorragenden Schauspieler würde es sich jedoch bloß um zweitklassige Unterhaltung handeln. While in Mei-tan-fu, he becomes increasingly cold and inscrutable, she is filled with remorse and begins to appreciate his good qualities and respects him more. Ein Garbo-Film, ob gut oder schlecht, wird von ihren begeisterten Anhängern immer als großes Ereignis gefeiert. Great supporting cast as well - Diana Rigg is almost unrecognizable as a Mother Superior, and Liev Schreiber is, as always, terrific as a slimy lowlife. Some of it was uncannily relevant but it’s not the main theme of the book. Ihr Mann hat sich dem Kampf gegen die Cholera verschrieben und siedelt mit seiner Frau nach China über. Am Ende wies der Film einen mageren Gewinn in Höhe von 138.000 US-Dollar auf. So much as to hide her from herself and to help thwart a cholera outbreak, this is a marriage more than on the rocks.
Look back at the leading ladies of the 1980s who made their mark with iconic roles (and some major hairstyles, too).Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? There is a beautiful feminist message at the end of the story.My only criticism with the book is the dehumanizing portrayal of Chinese children. The story has a lot of twists and turns which I don’t want to reveal in case anyone reading my post is planning to read the book.
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There is a Manchu princess, the mistress of Waddington who with her painted doll face is exoticized to such a ridiculous degree that it erases her agency as a human being. Mit Produktionskosten von gut 947.000 US-Dollar lag der Film über dem MGM-Durchschnittsaufwand. Based on one of Somerset Maugham's best stories, this is a movie that will satisfy anyone looking for an old-fashioned, romantic drama about love lost and love earned. A visual delight amidst the pain and suffering of dying people and failing marriage.