# The Browning Version (1951)

> On his final day at an English boys school, a despised classics teacher is unexpectedly drawn toward self-forgiveness and human connection.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/25319

## Facts

- Runtime: 90 min
- Genres: Drama
- Director: Anthony Asquith
- Cast: Michael Redgrave, Jean Kent, Nigel Patrick, Wilfrid Hyde-White, Bill Travers, Ronald Howard, Ivan Samson, Judith Furse
- TMDB rating: 7.6/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0043362/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: none
- Mood: melancholic, restrained, intimate, quiet evening, classic cinema viewing

## Synopsis

A poignant exploration of a teacher's final day reveals the complexities of life and love.

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