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Carol
From its first moment, what we experience through and in the eyes of Carol’s two brilliant leads opens the door to an incredibly rich cinematic experience, beautifully rendered by Todd Haynes (I’m Not There, MVFF 2007). It's Christmas, early 1950s: In the bustling department store where she works, Therese (Rooney Mara) is struck by an impeccable, well-heeled woman who’s shopping for her daughter. A brief, unspoken, love-at-first sight moment. After Carol (Cate Blanchett) absent-mindedly leaves behind her gloves, Therese returns them, opening the door to romantic connection. Carol leaves her already-foundering marriage to Harge (Kyle Chandler, also wonderful) and takes off on a road trip with the object of her affection. It’s a journey that is beautifully paced, impeccably observed, and deeply sensual, its luscious images a testament to the riches of Super 16mm. Haynes’ exquisite film does great justice to Patricia Highsmith’s—aka Claire Morgan—legendary, game-changing book The Price of Salt.Sponsored by:
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