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Set in a Welsh mining community in 1911, a young Jewish boy falls in love with a Welsh girl. Solomon, a displaced Jew is forced to hide his true identity and turn his back on his faith and family in the pursuit of true love. Gaenor, a gentle and obedient chapel girl, scandalizes her community by pursuing her love for Solomon. When Gaenor discovers she is having a baby, their families make every effort... See Full Description
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Art/Foreign, Drama and Romance |
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| Running Time: |
1 hr. 42 min. |
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| Release Date: |
August 25, 2000 LA/NY |
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| MPAA Rating: |
R for sexuality and a scene of violence. |
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| Distributors: |
Sony Pictures Classics
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| U.S. Box Office: |
$301,754 |
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| Critics Reviews |
Average Grade:
N/A
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culturevulture.net,
"... an unfortunate miss; the total equals considerably less than the sum of its admirable parts." Full Review...
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Film Journal International,
"...a visually stunning, well-acted film..." Full Review...
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Flick Filosopher,
"Imagine 'Romeo And Juliet' without the chipper bounce..." Full Review...
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PopMatters: Tragedy and Circumstance,
"As much as it's being touted as a Welsh 'Romeo and Juliet,' 'Solomon & Gaenor' never quite reaches the level of urgency — wanting-to-die-rather-than-live-without-your-lover — of the Bard's beloved tragedy." Full Review...
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