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Imitation of Life

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1959 · 125 min Drama Romance
7.5 / 10 · TMDB

In 1940s New York, a white widow who dreams of being on Broadway has a chance encounter with a black single mother, who becomes her maid.

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Year 1959
Country United States of America
Genre Drama, Romance
Director Douglas Sirk
Runtime 125 min.
Rating TMDB: 7.5/10 (314 votes)

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The director bets on details: a gesture, a glance, a pause. In a good drama this is what says the most — and that principle is upheld here.

Worth watching if you're in the mood for serious cinema. Not background viewing — it demands attention.

For viewers who can watch slow cinema and value the human element in stories.

Director: Douglas Sirk

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: In quiet, in the evening. Better alone or with someone who watches films seriously.

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