The Comfort of Strangers (film)

The Comfort of Strangers is a 1990 ItalianBritish drama film directed by Paul Schrader. The screenplay is by Harold Pinter, adapted from a short novel of the same name by Ian McEwan. The film stars Natasha Richardson, Christopher Walken, Rupert Everett and Helen Mirren. It was screened out of competition at the 1990 Cannes Film Festival.

After this late evening, Colin and Mary try to walk back to their hotel through the labyrinthine streets of Venice. However, they lose their way and are forced to sleep in the streets. In the morning, hungover and hungry, they make their way to an outdoor restaurant in the square at St Marks Basilica. There they see Robert, and after realizing his thoughtlessness at not guiding them back to where they stay, he insists they come back to his home and dine there. They discover he and his wife Caroline Helen Mirren live in a spacious Moorishstyled apartment which is like a museum.The purpose of Colins and Marys trip is also to revitalize their relationship, and they decide to marry upon their return to England. However, Robert and Caroline are a very mysterious couple who attract and repulse the other pair. Robert is clearly obsessed with his past. He also seems suspect of womens power over men. Gradually, he draws them further into his influence much as a spider entraps his prey. ........

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