The Rainbow

The Rainbow

Ken Russell's film of D.H. Lawrence's...

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Release Date

5/5/1989

Runtime

113 mins

Overview

Born to a rich landowner in the waning days of the Victorian era, Ursula Brangwen grows into a beautiful young woman full of imagination and ambition. The free-spirited Ursula begins to feel trapped by her prim surroundings, but her life changes when she has an erotic experience with Winifred, a bisexual teacher. From then on, Ursula puts all of her passion and creativity into the pursuit of sexual fulfillment. But her insatiable quest becomes a source of anguish.

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

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Revenue

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A visually lush exploration of a young woman's sexual and emotional awakening in Victorian England, where passion and self-discovery clash against the constraints of propriety. Russell's direction transforms Lawrence's novel into an intensely sensory experience of longing, confusion, and the cost of refusing to be confined.

Mood

WistfulMelancholicDefiant

Themes

Coming of ageIdentityFreedom

Tone

Operatic

Pacing

Slow-burn

Look

PainterlyHigh-contrast

Structure

Linear

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Sexual content

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