Burning Secret 1988

Burning Secret 1988

Burning Secret 1988
PG | 1h 46min | Drama | 23 December 1988 (USA)

Storyline:

An American diplomat’s lonely 12-year-old son is infatuated by a suave baron. Soon his friend heartlessly turns his seductive attentions to his mother. The boy’s jealousy and feelings of betrayal become uncontrollable.

User review:

A superb script is perhaps the best reason to see this movie, but it’s a splendid film on all counts. I saw it during its original theatrical release and once since then, but it’s the kind of movie that sticks in the memory.

Brandauer gives his usual splendid performance. The man has never given a bad one as far as I know, and this is one of his best. The camera loves him and you can read this character’s thoughts from his eyes alone. The sometimes uneven Dunaway is just wonderful here, and still very beautiful when this was made. David Eberts, as her son, is also very fine and believable.

The atmosphere created by this movie will haunt you. Yes, I suppose it is an “art film,” whatever that means. There are no car chases and the themes are very adult and provocative in the best sense. Photography and settings are beautiful. Give this a look, it will stick with you.

Director: Andrew Birkin
Writers: Andrew Birkin (screenplay), Stefan Zweig (novel)
Stars: David Eberts, Faye Dunaway, Klaus Maria Brandauer
Country: UK | West Germany
Language: English
Release Date: 23 December 1988 (USA)
Filming Locations: Czech Republic

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