The role of the muse in an artist's personal palette is one topic of interest. And vice versa perhaps. The challenges in a relationship for a decade and beyond, that is a topic of more general note.
These are in the blender here, but I almost wish I had seen the tagline "Based on a true story" when I saw the trailer. The trailer made the film look more compelling, but I wonder if some of the non-fiction elements weighed this down for me.
It's definitely a different film, and the Film Movement series has often been rewarding. Something keeps us at a distance here, perhaps to heighten elements of suspense, but maybe more related to the guarded nature of the characters.
Fine acting did help carry the film, especially from the semi-stoic Udo Kier body double in the lead. (Yes, I should perhaps watch more Paul Freeman films...)
Anyways, this is my review....based on a true viewing.
