The past has a life of its own.
故事发生于1873年，赛斯（奥普拉·温弗里 Oprah Winfrey 饰）曾是一名黑人奴隶，遭受过种种非人的待遇，为了不使自己的女儿重复自己悲惨的道路，她毅然杀死了刚刚出生的大女儿。一晃眼十八年过去了，每一个黑奴都没有料到，奴隶制度竟然遭到了全盘的推翻，如今的他们成为了自由人。 带着二女儿丹佛（金伯莉·伊丽丝 Kimberly Elise 饰），赛斯定居辛辛那提，和她的朋友保罗（丹尼·格洛弗 Danny Glover 饰）住在种植园中。一天，一个名为宠儿（桑迪·牛顿 Thandie Newton 饰）的陌生女孩敲响了赛斯家的大门，她行文怪异口齿不清，赛斯收留了这个女孩，之后种种怪事接二连三的发生在她的身边。
"Beloved" (1998), a poignant cinematic adaptation of Toni Morrison's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, is a haunting exploration of the enduring scars of slavery and the quest for freedom and identity. Produced by Harpo Films and Touchstone Pictures, the film delves into the life of Sethe, portrayed with raw intensity by Oprah Winfrey. Sethe, a former slave, lives in post-Civil War Ohio with her daughter Denver, struggling to move beyond the traumatic memories of her past. The arrival of a mysterious young woman named Beloved, played by Thandie Newton, disrupts their lives, forcing Sethe to confront the ghosts of her past—both literal and metaphorical. Director Jonathan Demme masterfully captures the emotional and psychological turmoil of Sethe's journey, employing a visual style that mirrors the novel's lyrical and haunting prose. The film's use of close-ups and slow, deliberate pacing allows the audience to feel the weight of Sethe's memories and the oppressive atmosphere of her home. The performances are uniformly powerful, with Winfrey delivering a career-defining role that captures the complexity of a woman torn between her past and her desire for a future free from pain. Newton's portrayal of Beloved is equally compelling, embodying the enigmatic and unsettling presence that challenges Sethe's fragile peace. "Beloved" is not just a film about the horrors of slavery; it is a meditation on the resilience of the human spirit and the power of love and memory. The narrative weaves together themes of motherhood, guilt, and redemption, creating a tapestry that is both deeply personal and universally resonant. The film's exploration of the psychological impact of slavery on individuals and families is handled with sensitivity and depth, making it a vital piece of cinema that continues to resonate with audiences. Despite its critical acclaim, "Beloved" faced challenges at the box office, perhaps due to its intense subject matter and the complexity of its storytelling. However, its legacy endures as a testament to the power of storytelling and the importance of confronting historical truths. The film remains a crucial work in the canon of American cinema, offering a profound reflection on the enduring impact of slavery and the indomitable will to survive and heal.
年份1998
预算80000000$
收入22900000$
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类型剧情惊悚恐怖
制作国家United States of America
