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The Letter

1998Movie14 min

Romance
69
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IMDb7.1Letterboxd3.6/5
69
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1Letterboxd3.6/5

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Michael Gondry's examination of childhood love is replete with his trademark surreality. One evening at the turn of the century, Stephane discusses with his brother the end of the millenium, but also girls, particularly Aurelie, a classmate with whom he is secretly in love. The following day, Aurelie has a letter to give to him....

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Yellow Perilin 130 titlesThe overt racism by the white colonials towards the Malay and Chinese natives in both films is overwhelming.Lighter and Softerin 2,792 titlesThe 1929 film preserves Maugham's original ending, in which Leslie gets away with murder. It ends with her defiantly shouting that she's still in love with the man she killed.All 21 tropes

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