There's something that feels wrong about a British film in India focusing on such mundane matters of the heart and soul regarding the aristocracy. The coming-of-age film is wonderfully shot, produced and acted but the imperialist notions of the screenplay left me feeling misguided in its approach. Stories of young, inexperienced girls not understanding the ways of love, especially in this context and setting, left a sour taste in my mouth. Jean Renoir isn't nearly as biting or interesting as I like him in this toned down, psuedo-intellectual piece. He's far more interesting elsewhere, but I do love him shooting in technicolor. The film is gorgeous.
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