@celeste_writes
A patient, formally daring work — the cinematography lingers on empty rooms longer than most audiences will tolerate, but those who stay are rewarded with the most haunting final act of the year.
Sappho: Love and Life on Lesbos
Papyrology expert Margaret Mountford goes in search of the truth behind the legend of Sappho, the most controversial writer of the ancient world and the first authentic woman’s voice in Western history. The mysterious discovery of a lost papyrus containing the words to songs unheard for 1700 years sends Margaret on a journey to discover the truth about Sappho. Was she indeed the first lesbian, a priestess, sex worker, a stern schoolmistress or an aristocratic lady of leisure as readers over the centuries have variously alleged? We ask how each generation’s view of the archetypal liberated woman of letters tells us as much about us and our fears as it does about her.
Quick Stats
8.0
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1h
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Key Crew
DirectorLuca Guadagnino
WriterDenis Villeneuve
CinematographyBong Joon-ho
ComposerYorgos Lanthimos
EditorPark Chan-wook
Produced by
Maya Vision InternationalBBC
Where to Watch
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Critics & Reviews
3 featured@jhalberg
I walked in expecting another genre exercise and walked out feeling like I'd been eavesdropping on a confession. The lead performance is genuinely singular — a career-defining turn.
@priya_a
A few too many scenes feel borrowed from a better film, but the soundtrack and the production design carry the rest. Solid recommendation for fans of slow-burn European thrillers.
Cast
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Saoirse Blanchett
Detective Hale
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Oscar Ali
Elena
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Cate Pugh
The Editor
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Mahershala Driver
Jude
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Florence Swinton
Anna
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Adam Phoenix
The Projectionist
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Tilda Nyong'o
Mira
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Joaquin Pitt
Father Abel
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Lupita Robbie
The Conductor
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Brad Chalamet
Lena
