# Venus (2006)

> A celebrated but aging London actor seeks renewed vitality through an unruly young companion, discovering that desire and friendship resist his theatrical scripts.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/8033

## Facts

- Runtime: 95 min
- Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance
- Director: Roger Michell
- Cast: Peter O'Toole, Leslie Phillips, Jodie Whittaker, Vanessa Redgrave, Richard Griffiths, Cathryn Bradshaw, Beatrice Savoretti, Philip Fox
- TMDB rating: 6.6/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0489327/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: witty, tender, melancholic, quiet evening, reflective weekend

## Synopsis

An aging actor finds unexpected vitality in a young woman's chaotic presence.

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