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Fedora

1978 · 109 min

A somber, reflective mystery that unfolds slowly, blending Hollywood nostalgia with a tragic tale of identity and loss.

Directed by: Billy Wilder
Genres: Drama, Mystery
Starring: William Holden, Marthe Keller, Hildegard Knef

Tagline: Youth had been a habit of hers for so long that she could not part with it.
Overview: Down-on-his-luck Hollywood producer Barry 'Dutch' Detweiler attempts to lure Fedora, a famous but reclusive film actress, out of retirement, only to discover the horrifying truth behind her success.

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Directed by: Billy Wilder
Genres: Drama, Mystery
Starring: William Holden, Marthe Keller, Hildegard Knef

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Tone: melancholicstrength 3 of 3
darkstrength 2 of 3
cynicalstrength 2 of 3
tensestrength 1 of 3
Pacing: slow-burn, 1 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: identity
obsession
aging
deception
guilt
Places: single country house
sea
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: twist ending
nonlinear
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex mild

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Horror	2
Humour	2
Realism	7
Romance	4
Tension	5
Darkness	7
Complexity	7
Emotional weight	8

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Genres: drama, mystery
Directed by: Billy Wilder
Written by: Billy Wilder, I. A. L. Diamond
Starring: William Holden, Marthe Keller, Hildegard Knef, José Ferrer, Frances Sternhagen, Mario Adorf, Stephen Collins, Henry Fonda
Music: Miklós Rózsa
Cinematography: Gerry Fisher
Runtime: 109 min
Country: France, Germany
Languages: French, English, Greek

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