Movie

Behind the Candelabra

2013 · 118 min

A glittering, bittersweet plunge into excess and intimacy, watching a relationship curdle under the weight of fame and self-denial.

Tagline: Too much of a good thing is wonderful.
Overview: Based on the autobiographical novel, the tempestuous 6-year relationship between Liberace and his (much younger) lover, Scott Thorson, is recounted.
How it feels: Melancholic, campy, satirical and warm. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Identity, obsession, betrayal, addiction
Content: Strong sexual content and language. Mild violence and gore.
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Tone: melancholicstrength 2 of 3
campystrength 2 of 3
satiricalstrength 2 of 3
warmstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: identity
obsession
betrayal
addiction
love
Places: big city
single country house
Era: period
Audience: adult
Form: true story
nonlinear
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language strong
Violence mild
Sex strong