Review of Intimacy (2001) by Lee M — 22 Nov 2017

A tortured reflection on the complex relationship between love, sex, desire and obsession, distinguished by courageously raw performances from leads Mark Rylance and Kerry Fox.

This review of Intimacy (2001) was written by Lee M on 22 Nov 2017.

Intimacy has generally received positive reviews.

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