Barry Lyndon (1975)
Barry Lyndon
”An Irishman marries a rich widow and assumes her dead husband's aristocratic position in 18th-century England.”
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Although it was not well received at the time, 'Barry Lyndon' is now considered one of the best films by master Stanley Kubrick, which says a lot coming from the creator of '2001: A Space Odyssey' and 'A Clockwork Orange.' Its more than three hours may be excessive for many nowadays, but it's still a fascinating drama about fate and ambition. Special mention goes to its innovative photography, with beautiful images that replicate the paintings of the era in candlelight, something very difficult to achieve.
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An Irish rogue wins the heart of a rich widow and assumes her dead husband's aristocratic position in 18th-century England.
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