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In Praise of Older Women (1978 film)

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Wikipedia article




'In Praise of Older Women' is George Kaczenders twelfth feature film. It was written by Stephen Vizinczey (novel), Paul Gottlieb and Barrie Wexler. The story happens in Hungary during and after World War II but the movie was shot in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The film was premiered at the Toronto Festival of Festivals on September 14, 1978.

Plot



Andrs Vayda (Tom Berenger) grows up in a turbulent, war-torn Hungary, where he procures local girls for the occupying G.I.s during World War II. Disappointed by the girls his age, he meets Maya (Karen Black), a married woman in her 30s, who tutors him in love and romance. Maya is only the first of many mature women whom Andrs will meet through his teenage and young adult life.

Cast



* Tom Berenger as Andrs Vayda

* Karen Black as Maya

* Susan Strasberg as Bobbie

* Helen Shaver as Ann MacDonald

* Marilyn Lightstone as Klari

* Alexandra Stewart as Paula

* Marianne McIsaac as Julika

* Alberta Watson as Mitzi

* Ian Tracey as Andras Vajda Jr

* Monique Lepage as The Countess

* Louise Marleau as Woman in Elevator

* Henry Ramer, Narrator (voice)

Reception



Before its release, the Ontario Film Review Board demanded the removal of a 35 second sex scene from the film. However, the original cut of the film was shown during the Toronto International Film Festival, and despite a subway strike and a rainstorm, hundreds of people waited outside the Elgin Theatre to see the film. According to some sources, counterfeit tickets were distributed, and a riot almost formed as ticket holders were turned away.

Accolades



Certification



Australia: R / Canada: 18A / Finland: K-18 / Iceland: 16 / Netherlands: 16 / Sweden: 15 / UK: 18 / USA: R

See also



* 'En brazos de la mujer madura' (1997)


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