Review of Affinity (2008) by Francesca J — 18 Jun 2013
This movie is adapted from the Sarah Water's novel of the same name. The novel has to be one of my favourite books written by Water's so I was very excited to see this dramatisation. In my opinion, it certainly did not fail!!! The film sticks very closely to the written narrative by taking you into a world of gaols and darkness.
Plus magic and witchcraft. And loneliness with despair. At the heart of the film, like the book, is the love that the female protagonist desires for the mystical Selina. Like the novel too, the film does not exploit lesbian sexuality, instead, the viewer is left to read between the lines of the women's touch and communication.
Great film for all Water's fan.
This review of Affinity (2008) was written by Francesca J on 18 Jun 2013.
Affinity has generally received mixed reviews.
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