Movie

The Rainbow

1989 · 113 min

A lush, sensual, and emotionally turbulent journey through one woman's restless search for passion and freedom.

Tagline: Ken Russell's film of D.H. Lawrence's...
Overview: Born to a rich landowner in the waning days of the Victorian era, Ursula Brangwen grows into a beautiful young woman full of imagination and ambition. The free-spirited Ursula begins to feel trapped by her prim surroundings, but her life changes when she has an erotic experience with Winifred, a bisexual teacher. From then on, Ursula puts all of her passion and creativity into the pursuit of sexual fulfillment. But her insatiable quest becomes a source of anguish.
How it feels: Melancholic, romantic, earnest and dark. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Identity, sexuality, coming-of-age, freedom
Content: Strong sexual content. Mild violence and language. No gore.
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Tone: melancholicstrength 2 of 3
romanticstrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 2 of 3
darkstrength 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
sexuality
coming-of-age
freedom
obsession
Places: countryside
big city
school
Era: period
Audience: adult
Form: nonlinear
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex strong