# Letter from an Unknown Woman (1948)

> A forgotten pianist confronts the devastating devotion of a woman whose entire life has been shaped by their brief connection.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/787

## Facts

- Runtime: 87 min
- Genres: Drama, Romance
- Director: Max Ophüls
- Cast: Joan Fontaine, Louis Jourdan, Mady Christians, Marcel Journet, Art Smith, Carol Yorke, Howard Freeman, John Good
- TMDB rating: 7.8/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0040536/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: mild
- Mood: wistful, melancholic, sumptuous, classic cinema night, romantic movie night

## Synopsis

A poignant tale of unrequited love and the haunting power of memory.

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