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United Kingdom released, PAL/Region 2 DVD: LANGUAGES: English ( Dolby Digital 2.0 ), SPECIAL FEATURES: Interactive Menu, Scene Access, SYNOPSIS: A historical romance of star-crossed lovers set in the days of George I. A memorable tribute to Stewart Granger who died on August 16th, 1993. Based on the novel by Helen Simpson. SCREENED/AWARDED AT: Oscar Academy Awards, ...Saraband for Dead Lovers ( Saraband )
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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
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The subdued technicolor is perfect for setting the mood of this excellent film. Very British in production, It's almost as if it was deliberately aimed at being as un-Hollywood as possible. There is no fantasy or glamour here, instead an energy and realism that's rather startling in a film of this age. Acting is of the high standard you would expect from the cast. Joan Greenwood and Stewart Granger are superbly convincing as the tragic couple, with Granger rating this as one of the few films of which he was proud. Brace yourself for the ending!
10 of 13 people found the following review helpful
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What a lovely film, made all the more sad because of its true content. Had me in tears to the last.
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In 17th century Hanover, a young girl (Joan Greenwood) is betrothed against her will to the uncouth and cruel Prince George Louis (Peter Bull), who is in line to inherit the throne of England. When a countess (Flora Robson) who wields behind the scenes power in court circles brings her latest consort, a Swedish Count (Stewart Granger), to the court, there is an immediate chemistry between the Princess and the dashing Swede. However, this passion will lead to tragedy for all involved. Based on the historical romance novel by Helen Simpson, this is a lush rich looking Technicolor film (the first for Ealing studios) whose art and set direction earned an Oscar nomination. There are enough court intrigues and political manipulations to keep one interested in the proceedings but as a romance, it's more fizzle than sizzle. The lovely Greenwood was always better at playing vixens rather than wan damsels and Granger is at his dullest. The best performance is delivered by Flora Robson, looking more glamorous than usual, as the plain and aging countess whose revenge destroys even herself. Directed by Basil Dearden. Douglas Slocombe (THE LION IN WINTER) did the Technicolor cinematography and the strong score by Alan Rawsthorne. With Francoise Rosay, Anthony Quayle, Michael Gough and Megs Jenkins.
The Optimum DVD is a nice looking if slightly faded transfer which doesn't quite illustrate the film's original Technicolor hues.
The Optimum DVD is a nice looking if slightly faded transfer which doesn't quite illustrate the film's original Technicolor hues.
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Dead boring
In his biography "Sparks fly upwards" Mr Grainger states that "Saraband for dead lovers" was one film he was glad he made, how I disagree with that comment, as a lifelong fan of... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Mrs. P. Robinson
Classic Stewart Granger
Stewart Granger was a consummate actor who was rarely given film roles that portrayed his talents to the full or brought him the stardom he deserved. Read more
Published 2 months ago by J. Osborne
Saraband Film
This was purchased from the cut price DVD listings. It is an OK film watchable on a rainy Saturday afternoon if nothing else to do. Read more
Published 17 months ago by Sparkhouse
saraband for dead lovers
well i bought ithe dvd, i had seen this film donkeys years ago . and watching it again did not disapoint,flora robson is exelent,i know its old and creaky but its a brilliant... Read more
Published on 17 Nov 2009 by E. R. Kirby
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