
← Random Acts of Cinema22. Sept. · 1 Std. 21 Min.
503 Lola Montès (1955)
503 Lola Montès (1955)
Her beauty brought powerful men down to their knees. Her freedom brought down nations. But how long can a woman flaunt the proprieties of Victorian Europe before she herself becomes a morality tale for the age? Max Ophüls' lavish biopic of legendary dancer, mistress, and all-together provocative personality struggles with these very ideals... in gorgeous Cinemascope!
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If you'd like to watch ahead for next week's film, we will be discussing and reviewing David Lean's Great Expectations (1946).