THE END OF THE AFFAIR

UK, USA |  1999 | COLOR |  DCP | 102’|  ENGLISH

Sensitively adapting Graham Greene's novel of the same name, the leading Irish filmmaker transports us to London during World War II to tell the story of an unforgettable love triangle, “cursed” by divine will. Maurice Bendrix, a charismatic writer, accidentally meets the husband of his former lover, which rekindles his desire. Maurice tries to find a way to re-enter her life and at the same time understand what mysterious circumstances led her to end their relationship. Jordan reveals Green's psychographic grandeur in a masterful narrative that moves freely through time, unfurling the complete chronicle of a great love and a shocking act of transcendence. He also has at his disposal one of Michael Nyman's finest compositions, the greats Ralph Fiennes and Stephen Rea, but above all a stellar Julianne Moore who, for the needs of her role, dresses up as the ultimate Hollywood saint, giving a stunning performance of pure human passion in the face of unexpected twists of fate. Th.K.

At 18:00, the NIL JORDAN AWARD CEREMONY will take place.
An honorary award will be presented to director Neil Jordan for his lifetime achievements. A welcome cocktail will be offered by the Irish Embassy for the screening audience.

With the support of the Embassy of Ireland.

DIRECTOR: Neil Jordan
SCREENWRITER: Neil Jordan
DoP: Roger Pratt
MUSIC: Michael Nyman
EDITOR: Tony Lawson
PRINCIPAL CAST: Ralph Fiennes, Julianne Moore, Stephen Rea, Ian Hart, Jason Isaacs
 
NEIL JORDAN
Irish author, screenwriter and director, born in 1950. He studied Irish History and English Literature, and at first he was acclaimed for his short stories. Left a mark on the ‘80s and ‘90s, a time he won a Best Screenplay Oscar (“The Crying Game”) and his films received a series of Oscar and BAFTA nominations.
 
FILMOGRAPHY (SELECTED)
2022 Marlowe
2012 Byzantium
2005 Breakfast on Pluto
2002 The Good Thief
1999 The End of the Affair
1996 Michael Collins
1994 Interview with the Vampire
1992 The Crying Game
1986 Mona Lisa
1984 The Company of Wolves