Movie

A Matter of Time

1976 · 97 min

A wistful, dreamlike drift through memory and fantasy, with a bittersweet warmth and a touch of melancholy.

Tagline: Every man wants the woman who can make him feel like no one else.
Overview: During a press conference, international star Nina remembers simpler times, flashing back to her days as a maid in a run-down Italian hotel. As a young woman, Nina befriends Contessa Sanziani, an elderly woman who entertains Nina with memories of her vibrant, wealthy life with Count Sanziani. Inspired by her tales of success, young Nina fantasizes about her own adventures and seeks to find the same excitement in her life.
How it feels: Melancholic, whimsical, warm and romantic. Slow-burning and needs your attention.
About: Memory, identity, ambition, aging
Content: Mild violence and sexual content. No gore or swearing.
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Tone: melancholicstrength 2 of 3
whimsicalstrength 2 of 3
warmstrength 2 of 3
romanticstrength 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: memory
identity
ambition
aging
friendship
Places: big city
home
Era: period
Audience: adult
Form: nonlinear
Content intensity: Gore none
Language none
Violence mild
Sex mild