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Love on a Pillow

1962 · 102 min

A slow, uncomfortable study of a destructive relationship, mixing glamour with emotional claustrophobia.

Directed by
Roger Vadim
Genres
Drama, Romance
Overview
After rescuing a man from a suicide attempt, Geneviève's life is hijacked by his verbal and emotional abuse, yet she can't seem to tear herself from him.
How it feels
Dark, melancholic, tense and romantic. Measured and needs your attention.
About
Obsession, addiction, isolation, power
Content
Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.
Note
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Directed by
Roger Vadim
Genres
Drama, Romance
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How it feels

Written by AI. It can be wrong.

Full breakdown
Tone
Pacing
measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Era
contemporary
Audience
adult
Form
None
Content intensity
  • Gore none
  • Language mild
  • Violence mild
  • Sex mild
All scales, 0 to 10
Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action1
Horror1
Humour2
Realism7
Romance5
Tension5
Darkness6
Complexity5
Emotional weight7

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