Shirley: Visions of Reality (2013)

6.1/10 • 93 min • Drama

Overview

A series of snapshots from the life of a fictional actress named Shirley serves to weave together thirteen paintings by Edward Hopper (e.g. "Office at Night", "Western Motel", "Usherette", "A Woman in the Sun") into a fascinating synthesis of painting and film, personal and political history. Each station in Shirley’s professional and private life from the 1930s to 1960s is precisely dated: It is always August 28/29 of the year in question, as the locations vary from Paris to New York to Cape Cod.

Cast

Stephanie Cumming

Christoph Bach

Florentin Groll

Mr Antrobus / Cinema Goer

Elfriede Irrall

Mrs Antrobus / Cinema Goer / 1st Train Passenger

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