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Under a False Name

2004 · 105 min

A hushed, seductive puzzle of desire and deceit that keeps you leaning in, unsure who to trust.

Directed by: Roberto Andò
Genres: Romance, Drama, Mystery
Starring: Daniel Auteuil, Anna Mouglalis, Greta Scacchi

Overview: A mysterious writer is involved in a love affair with his stepson's wife, leading to a web of intrigue and desire.

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Directed by: Roberto Andò
Genres: Romance, Drama, Mystery
Starring: Daniel Auteuil, Anna Mouglalis, Greta Scacchi

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Tone: tensestrength 2 of 3
melancholicstrength 2 of 3
romanticstrength 2 of 3
eeriestrength 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: obsession
deception
love
identity
betrayal
Places: single country house
big city
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: twist ending
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex mild

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Scales, 0 to 10
Scale	Value	0 to 10
Action	2
Horror	2
Humour	1
Realism	6
Romance	6
Tension	6
Darkness	6
Complexity	7
Emotional weight	6

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