🎬 The Affair

In 1930s Czechoslovakia, wealthy newlyweds Liesel and Viktor Von Landauer commission a modernist masterpiece home designed by visionary architect Rainer von Abt. As political instability looms across Europe, Liesel forms a deep, intense bond with her bold friend Hana. Over the decades, amidst Nazi occupation and Soviet control, the stunning glass house witnesses passion, betrayal, and secret desires. Liesel and Hana's evolving romantic feelings endure through historical turmoil, making the house a sanctuary of personal freedom and forbidden love.

⭐ Film Evaluation & Ratings 📈

🟡 IMDb Rating: 5.6 / 10

🍅 Rotten Tomatoes: 33% (Critics) | 48% (Audience)

🗣️ Critical Consensus: Directed by Julius Ševčík, The Affair (also known as The Glass Room) is celebrated for its breathtaking architectural cinematography and opulent production design. Featuring strong lead performances by Hanna Alström and Carice van Houten, the film explores sapphic romance and personal agency against the backdrop of twentieth-century European history.

💡 Did You Know?

Based on a Best-Selling Novel: The screenplay is adapted from Simon Mawer's Booker Prize-shortlisted 2009 novel The Glass Room.

Filmed at Villa Tugendhat: Production took place at the famous Villa Tugendhat in Brno, Czech Republic—a UNESCO World Heritage site designed by architect Ludwig Mies van der Rohe.

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