Review of Swann in Love (1984) by Kathy T — 05 Mar 2011

Just watched this---I think it captures cinematically what Proust was doing in his novel. Interesting film.

This review of Swann in Love (1984) was written by Kathy T on 05 Mar 2011.

Swann in Love has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Christina S (229) on 06 Oct 2007

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By Cj C (605) on 06 Mar 2007

Although rather slow, Schlondorff's vision of Proust's work is great, and the period is magnificently captured…

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