Movie

The Third Lover

1962 · 80 min

A slow, chilly study of envy and manipulation that tightens like a vise, leaving a bitter aftertaste.

Tagline: Three's a crowd...until she whispered..."three's allowed."
Overview: On a work assignment in Germany, failed journalist Albin crosses paths with Andreas, a successful writer, and his wife Hélène, who quickly becomes the apple of Albin’s eye. While Andreas is off on a business trip, Albin tries to seduce Hélèn and, eventually, take over Andreas’ life.
How it feels: Dark, tense, cynical and melancholic. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Obsession, betrayal, deception, isolation
Content: Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.
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Tone: darkstrength 2 of 3
tensestrength 2 of 3
cynicalstrength 2 of 3
melancholicstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: obsession
betrayal
deception
isolation
guilt
Places: small town
countryside
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: twist ending
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex mild