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The Night Porter (The Criterion Collection)
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Product Descriptionin Liliana Cavani'S Scintillating Drama, A Concentration Camp Survivor (Charlotte Rampling) Discovers Her Extorturer/Lover (Dirk Bogarde) Working As A Night Porter At A Hotel In Postwar Vienna. When The Couple Attempt To Recreate Their Sadomasochistic Relationship, His Former Ss Comrades Begin To Stalk Them. Operatic And Disturbing, The Night Porter Deftly Examines The Cruelty And Decadence Of Nazi Culture.Amazon.Comfor Those Who Like Their Love Stories Dipped In Decadence, Liliana Cavani'S Dark And Disturbing 1974 Dramaabout A Concentration Camp Survivor Who Fatefully Comes Face To Face With Her Exnazi Captor And Loverhas Held Up Quite Well Over The Years Despite Its Sensationalistic Tone. It Helps That The Mysterious, Cobraeyed Charlotte Rampling Plays The Survivor, Lucia, And That The Unctuous And Languid British Actor, Dirk Bogarde, Is Former Ss Officer Max, A Nowbenign Night Porter At The Vienna Hotel Where The Pair Coincidentally Collides. There Is A Haunted Hollowness To These Characters That Resigns Them To Relive The Sordid Past That Tragically Binds Them. Criterion'S Dvd Offers The Film In Its Best Available Condition, And The Color Has Been Restored To Enhance Its Symbolic Significance. The Night Porter Uses Landscape As Character, And Its Desaturated Tones Evoke Memory Of The Holocaust And A Shady 1950S Vienna Plagued By Postworld War Ii Guilt. In Fact, This Is A Film Full Of Shadows And Shame, And Max And Lucia Are Victims Of This Frightening World In Which Nothing Can Be Trusted And Around Every Corner Lurk Spies In Their House Of Forbidden Love. Paula Nechak
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the plot of 'The Night Porter'? A: The Night Porter is a drama about a concentration camp survivor, Lucia, who encounters her ex-torturer and lover, Max, working as a night porter in a postwar Vienna hotel. Their attempt to rekindle their sadomasochistic relationship is complicated by the presence of Max's former SS comrades.
- Q: Who are the main actors in the film? A: The film stars Charlotte Rampling as Lucia and Dirk Bogarde as Max. Both actors deliver compelling performances that explore the complexities of their characters' past.
- Q: What year was 'The Night Porter' released? A: 'The Night Porter' was released in 1974. It has since become a notable entry in the genre of art films, often discussed for its provocative themes.
- Q: What are the special features of the Criterion Collection edition? A: The Criterion Collection edition of 'The Night Porter' features a restored version of the film, enhancing its visual quality and color, along with additional commentary and essays that provide context about the film's themes and production.
- Q: Is 'The Night Porter' suitable for all audiences? A: 'The Night Porter' contains mature themes, including sadomasochism and depictions of the Holocaust. Viewer discretion is advised, and it may not be suitable for younger audiences.
- Q: What is the runtime of 'The Night Porter'? A: The runtime of 'The Night Porter' is approximately 118 minutes.
- Q: What genre does 'The Night Porter' belong to? A: 'The Night Porter' is primarily classified as a drama, but it also incorporates elements of psychological thriller and art film.
- Q: Who directed 'The Night Porter'? A: The film was directed by Liliana Cavani, who is known for her work in exploring complex psychological and historical themes in cinema.
- Q: What is the main theme of 'The Night Porter'? A: The main theme of 'The Night Porter' revolves around the exploration of power dynamics in relationships, trauma from past atrocities, and the haunting memories of the Holocaust.
- Q: How does the film depict post-World War II Vienna? A: The film presents post-World War II Vienna as a city filled with shadows and guilt, highlighting the psychological scars left by the war and the moral ambiguity of its characters.