Cine TV Contest #111 - Favorite Movie About Spouses
The Wife is a 2017 drama film directed by Björn Runge and starring Glenn Close and Jonathan Pryce The film is based on the novel of the same name by Meg Wolitzer and tells the story of Joan Castleman the wife of a famous writer who rethinks her married life when they travel to Stockholm so that her husband can win the Nobel Prize in Literature.
Story and characters
The films events revolve around Joan Castleman brilliantly played by Glenn Close a devoted wife who has supported her husband Joe played by Jonathan Pryce over many years As the Nobel Prize ceremony approaches Joan begins to think about her role in her husbands success and the sacrifices she has made The story illustrates the difficulties that women face in societies that belittle their achievements.
Acting performance
Glenn Closes performance in this film is considered one of the best roles in her artistic career Close embodied the character of Joan with a mixture of strength and weakness and she made the viewer feel all her contradictions and internal conflicts As for Jonathan Pryce he gave a wonderful performance as Joe the arrogant writer who relies heavily on the support of his wife The chemistry between Close and Price added depth to the complex relationship between the two characters
Directing and photography
Director Björn Runge succeeded in presenting a story full of tension and repressed emotions The films cinematography is quiet and simple leaving all the focus on character interactions and acting performances The use of colors and lighting helped highlight the psychological state of the characters and situations.
