William Wylers The Childrens Hour (1961), starring Audrey Hepburn and Shirley MacLaine, is a powerful Psychological and Social Drama about two teachers whose lives are destroyed by a childs malicious lie. Adapted from Lillian Hellmans controversial play, it examines rumor, repression, and moral panic with remarkable restraint and empathy. A courageous Hollywood classic tackling forbidden themes of the era.

Based on Lillian Hellmans ground-breaking 1934 play and nominated for 5 Academy Awards. The Childrens Hour is set at an exclusive girls school managed by best friends Audrey Hepburn and Shirley MacLaine. When a badly behaved student starts rumours that her teachers are in a lesbian relationship, there are serious and tragic repercussions for everyone.

Directed by William Wyler (Ben Hur, Roman Holiday) and co-starring James Garner as Hepburns boyfriend, The Childrens Hour is a forceful examination of the power of malice and rumour in an intolerant society.

Från IMDB:
A schoolgirl ruins her two headmistresses with a scandalous lie.

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Version: : Blu-Ray + DVD (import)

Språk : English

EAN : 5035673013038

Distributor : British Film Institute

Inspelningsår : 1961

imdb-rating : 7.8

Längd : 1h 48m