Tales of Hoffman "was released in 1951, at a time when the gritty realist school of cinema was dominant. The critics of the day were uncomprehending of the deliberate artificiality of what Powell called his "totally composed" film. The sheer beauty of the production, the brilliance of the cast and the glories of Offenbach's music as conducted by Sir Thomas Beecham largely went over their heads..."
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Beautiful song and picture combination. I might grow to like art under your tutelage :)
The tales of Hoffman are beautiful.
Art is a vast umbrella, Peter. Something for everyone.
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