Ok, just a quick jerk and your head should come right off!
In essence, a coming of age tale for a young woman. As a Jewish girl in Russia around the time of the Great Depression, her father leaves for America to earn money. Years later, as a young woman, she ends up in Paris on the eve of World War II. She is working as a singer and dancer in the theatre, where she makes friends with a Gypsy man. At the same time, her mate is throwing herself at a famous Italian singer. Then the Germans invade, and their hatred of Jews and Gypsies soon causes problems for the lovers.
Christina Ricci, Cate Blanchett, John Turturro, Johnny Depp, Danny Scheinman
Director
Sally Potter
Screenplay
Sally Potter
Music
Osvaldo Golijov
Cinematography
Sacha Vierny
Sound formats
Dolby Digital
Soundtrack
Not available
Made in
2000
Produced by
Adventure Pictures, Le Studio Canal, Working Title Films
Ratings
Scale (Max)
20
South African Media
The MoviesiteIan Douglas
8
Cape ArgusJanine Walker
5
The StarJanine Walker
10
Die BurgerHannelie Booyens
5
International Media
eye Weekly (Canada)Jason Anderson
5
Box Office (USA)Chris Wiegand
8
ReelViews (USA)James Berardinelli
13
Total Film (UK)Damon Wise
5
Film Review (UK)Lórien Haynes
15
Internet (IMDB)315 Netizens
12
Average .. 43%
9
Visitor Comments
Ian Douglas: This may appeal more to women -- I did not enjoy it and found it tedious. The presence of Johhny Depp is sure to pack in the females, especially as he is once again the romantic lead. The film is partially redeemed by some great music and (operatic) singing.
