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Visconti's "Ossessione:" inarguably one of the finest

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tinear

Italian neo-realism films, and I'd argue one of the finest ever.
Based on Cain's "The Postman Always Rings Twice," but elevated to high art by Visconti's brilliant direction and the amazing performances by the star-crossed lovers. The wronged husband also is beautifully played, Visconti eschewing the easy path of making the victim of his heroes seem worthy of his terrible fate.
Cinematography, attributed to two men, is stellar. The opening shot from the truck interior, with the almost overwhelming score, sets the stage.
This is by far the best interpretation of the novel.

Follow Ups:

RE: Bla-bla bla... - patrickU 10:03:33 08/23/07 (6)
If we would not know that for ages!
- You're starting to resemble John EH and Conner 2! I think it's a good - tinear 04:42:52 08/24/07 (5)
  idea to post reviews of old "classics" here to remind those less erudite, film-wise, than you that old films still hold their power.
  Now, as your penance, go and see (and post your thoughts) about "The Children are Watching Us."
  - RE: How comes? - patrickU 04:58:02 08/24/07 (4)
    I seldom read their postings.
    I hasten to add because politic has an narcotic effect on me, not because of their being as such.
    
    Good I will post at the latest, hum...on Sunday.
    
    I hope you will display your usual sense of non- humor writing me back " bla-bla..."
    - I wouldn't answer you at all if I didn't pity you as a Frenchman trying to subsist - tinear 08:36:31 08/26/07 (3)
      in Germany.
      Povre petit...
      - RE: Non-humor--- - patrickU 08:43:53 08/26/07 (2)
        
        In Reply to: RE: I wouldn't answer you at all if I didn't pity you as a Frenchman trying to subsist posted by tinear on August 26, 2007 at 08:36:31
        
        But it was gently said to you tin...
        
        I dare to speak truth to power (ever gentler...). nt - tinear 04:48:07 08/27/07 (1)
        
        In Reply to: RE: Non-humor--- posted by patrickU on August 26, 2007 at 08:43:53
        
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        RE: I dare to speak truth to power (ever gentler...). nt - patrickU 05:01:39 08/27/07 (0)
        
        In Reply to: RE: I dare to speak truth to power (ever gentler...). nt posted by tinear on August 27, 2007 at 04:48:07
        
        BTW-- Pauvre petit....
RE: Racey stuff for 1941, eh, Tin? - grinagog 23:59:17 08/22/07 (1)
Agree with you; it's a wonderful film!

Grins
- Thanks. Say, do you have a brother named "Syn?" nt - tinear 14:07:10 08/23/07 (0)
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