Movie

Smiles of a Summer Night

1955 · 109 min

A witty, elegant romantic comedy of manners with a warm heart and a touch of melancholy, unfolding over a magical summer night.

Tagline: A sexy frolic about the sport of love
Overview: Early in the 20th century, middle-aged lawyer Fredrik Egerman and his young wife, Anne, have still not consummated their marriage, while Fredrik's son finds himself increasingly attracted to his new stepmother. To make matters worse, Fredrik's old flame Desiree makes a public bet that she can seduce him at a romantic weekend retreat where four couples convene, swapping partners and pairing off in unexpected ways.
How it feels: Whimsical, satirical, romantic and warm. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Love, identity, betrayal, family
Content: Mild violence and sexual content. No gore or swearing.
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Tone: whimsicalstrength 2 of 3
satiricalstrength 2 of 3
romanticstrength 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: love
identity
betrayal
family
redemption
Places: countryside
single country house
Era: period
Audience: adult
Form: ensemble
Content intensity: Gore none
Language none
Violence mild
Sex mild