![]() This is a deeply touching story, but not as savagely true as say The Magdalen Sisters. The film is a lesson in the differences between the acting of Redgrave, and the requirements of modern stardom, where the lead actor may often have to be less the true focus than a neutral point around whom the production revolves. Only an actor of Redgrave's power could do it. She challenges the reality - including the film's generosity to the church. Redgrave is fearless, every moment is considered, overflowing with significance. The message is sympathy for the woman Rose, though the film wanted to reconcile the two. A depiction of the cruelty dealt to a young woman by the religious hierarchy in 20th century Ireland, this screenplay contained too much romanticism to be a thorough indictment of such practices, but the mighty performance of Vanessa Redgrave pushes the excuses to the sidelines. ![]()
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