Movie

Capriccio

1938 · 106 min

A frothy, playful romp of disguises and romance, light and charming with a gentle comic sparkle.

Overview: Lilian Harvey plays a young heiress in long-ago France named Madelon who is raised by her grandfather as a boy in order to frighten away fortune hunters. But when the old man dies, her guardian Cesaire wants to marry her off to the rich prefect Barberousse. She is tricked by Cesaire with the portrait of a young man (Viktor von Staal) which is presented to her as that of her future husband. But when Madelone discovers this scheme she flees, again in men's clothing. But on her route to escape, she meets the young man from the portrait and falls in love with him. But Madelone can't give up her disguise right now...
How it feels: Light, whimsical, romantic and satirical. Brisk and easy to follow.
About: Love, identity, deception, family
Content: Mild violence and sexual content. No gore or swearing.
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Tone: lightstrength 2 of 3
whimsicalstrength 2 of 3
romanticstrength 2 of 3
satiricalstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: love
identity
deception
family
freedom
Places: countryside
single country house
Era: period
Audience: teen
Form: None
Content intensity: Gore none
Language none
Violence mild
Sex mild