# Darling (1965)

> An ambitious model navigates adultery, celebrity, and elite society in pursuit of a glamorous life that steadily erodes her emotional center.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/14226

## Facts

- Runtime: 128 min
- Genres: Drama, Romance
- Director: John Schlesinger
- Cast: Julie Christie, Dirk Bogarde, Laurence Harvey, José Luis de Vilallonga, Roland Curram, Basil Henson, Dante Posani, Umberto Raho
- TMDB rating: 6.7/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0059084/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: none
- Mood: cynical, glamorous, melancholic, rainy afternoon, classic cinema night

## Synopsis

A glamorous model navigates the treacherous waters of fame and love in a world that demands everything.

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