Movie

An Almost Perfect Affair

1979 · 91 min

A breezy, bittersweet romantic comedy that gently satirizes the film industry, with a charming European setting and a wistful aftertaste.

Tagline: The Film of the Century.
Overview: An idealistic first-time director lives for his art — until he meets a wife of an Italian producer at the Cannes Film Festival. A passionate affair begins, but the couple's romance is tested as they face the temptations of fame and fortune.
How it feels: Romantic, light, satirical and melancholic. Measured and easy to follow.
About: Love, ambition, celebrity, betrayal
Content: Mild sexual content and language. No violence or gore.
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Tone: romanticstrength 2 of 3
lightstrength 2 of 3
satiricalstrength 2 of 3
melancholicstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: love
ambition
celebrity
betrayal
identity
Places: big city
countryside
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: None
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence none
Sex mild