Frances (1982)
Anno di Uscita: 1982
Nazione: United States
Titolo Alternativo: Франсис, Frances, mia adesmefti gymaika, Gecelerin kadini
Regista: Graeme Clifford
Sceneggiatore: Christopher De Vore, Eric Bergren, Nicholas Kazan
Produzione & Genere
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Compagnie: Associated Film Distribution, Brooksfilms, EMI Films, Universal Pictures
Genere: Biography, Drama, Romance
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Parole Chiave
Parole Chiave: based on true story, biography, evil mother, falsely accused, female protagonist, feminism, frances farmer, hollywood, insanity, lobotomy, lost love, mother daughter relationship, movie business, power abuse, psychiatric hospital, strong woman, wrong diagnosis, wrongful arrest, wrongful conviction, wrongful imprisonment
Trama
Frances Farmer, a rebellious teenager from Seattle, develops into an outspoken actress known for her strong opinions. She gains success in New York but struggles with her Hollywood career due to her refusal to compromise her beliefs. After drunken fights and arrests, she's sent to a psychiatric hospital against her wishes, where she faces harsh treatment and psychological trauma. Her mother contributes to Frances' downfall, seeking to control her life.
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Riepilogo
Frances (1982) is a biographical drama chronicling the rise and fall of actress Frances Farmer, portrayed by Jessica Lange. The film explores Farmer's struggles with the Hollywood machine, her tumultuous relationship with her ambitious mother (played by Kim Stanley), and her subsequent wrongful commitment to a psychiatric hospital. Despite its focus on Farmer's personal life, the movie also touches upon broader themes such as feminism, power abuse within the entertainment industry, and the misuse of psychiatry.
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