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These Foolish Things

2006 · 107 min

A gentle, nostalgic period romance that ambles through theatre-world longing with a wistful, slightly bittersweet charm.

Overview: The world's on the brink of World War II, but a young actress is caught in a sentimental contest between a playwright and a director.
How it feels: Romantic, melancholic, earnest and whimsical. Measured and easy to follow.
About: Love, ambition, art, betrayal
Content: Mild sexual content and language. No violence or gore.
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Tone: romanticstrength 2 of 3
melancholicstrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 2 of 3
whimsicalstrength 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
art
betrayal
identity
Places: big city
workplace
Era: period
Audience: adult
Form: None
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence none
Sex mild