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Forty Shades of Blue
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Wikipedia article
'Forty Shades of Blue' is a 2005 independent film directed by Ira Sachs.
It tells the story of Alan James (Rip Torn) an aging music producer who lives in Memphis, Tennessee with his much younger Russian girlfriend Laura (Dina Korzun). Their life together is complicated by the presence of Alans adult son Michael (Darren E. Burrows) from his previous marriage, who forces Laura to reflect on the nature of her impending marriage and her future prospects.
The filmmaker was inspired by the works of Ken Loach, including 'Kes', 'Family Life', and 'Looks and Smiles' (1981), as well as Satyajit Rays 'Charulata' (1964).
Reception
'Forty Shades of Blue' was placed at #92 on the list 'Best Films of the Aughts' by 'Slant Magazine' in February 2010. The film also won the 'Grand Jury Prize' at the Sundance Film Festival in January 2005.
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