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The Satin Slipper (1985)

The Satin Slipper poster
Original title
Le Soulier de satin
Directed by
Manoel de Oliveira
Genre
drama film
Country
France, Portugal
Runtime
6h 55m
Rating
7.6 of 10 from 10 voters
Elsewhere
IMDb

How it feels

A Spanish nobleman and a married woman begin a passionate affair that spans continents and decades. The story follows their spiritual and physical journey as they navigate love, duty, and faith.

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What happens

The Satin Slipper (Le Soulier de satin) is a 1985 Portuguese-French drama film based on the play by Paul Claudel. It was directed by Manoel de Oliveira and screened at the 42nd Venice International Film Festival. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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