72SSIFF - 20/28 September 2024
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The Purple Rose of Cairo

Woody Allen
USA
Synopsis
It?s the Depression and Cecilia works herself into the ground as a waitress in New Jersey while her husband does nothing. Her only outlet is the cinema, to which she returns time and again to escape from reality and dream of a world of champagne, tuxedoes and elegant parties. One evening, one of the actors in her favourite film, The Purple Rose of Cairo, notices her and comes out of the screen to meet her.
Director
Woody Allen
Screenplay
Woody Allen
Photography
Gordon Willis
Edition
Susan E. Morse
Music
Dick Hyman
Cast
Mia Farrow, Jeff Daniels, Danny Aiello, Irving Metzman, Stephanie Farrow
Running Time
84 m.
Country
USA
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