Elegy (2008)
Directed by Isabel Coixet
Genres - Drama, Romance |
Sub-Genres - Psychological Drama |
Release Date - Aug 8, 2008 (USA) |
Run Time - 111 min. |
Countries - United States |
MPAA Rating - R
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Synopsis by Jason Buchanan
Adapted from author Philip Roth's novel The Dying Animal, director Isabel Coixet's elegant tale of obsession explores the relationship between a highly respected professor (Ben Kingsley) and an impossibly gorgeous grad student (Penélope Cruz). As their relationship deepens, the professor finds his ego challenged by the girl's enchanting beauty. Dennis Hopper and Patricia Clarkson co-star.
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May-December-romance, professor, student