INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
Monday.The screening will be followed by a review session by Iranian film critic and scholar Mohammad Hashemi
Constance Petersen and a mysterious man who assumes another's identity.Set in a mental hospital in Vermont, the film introduces Dr
Constance Petersen, a dedicated psychoanalyst who is perceived as cold and unfeeling by those around her, including an unsuccessful suitor
The hospital undergoes significant changes when Dr
Murchison, the director, is forced into retirement due to a nervous breakdown, making way for the young and charismatic Dr
Constance is unexpectedly drawn to Edwardes, and their mutual attraction blossoms into a romantic relationship.However, the enchantment is
disrupted when Constance observes Edwardes' peculiar phobia concerning parallel lines against a white background
When she realizes that his signature on an autographed book does not match the one on hospital documents, a sudden dread arises, leading her
He reveals himself to be an impostor, confessing to her that he has killed the real Dr
Edwardes and taken his place, but suffers from amnesia concerning his true identity
Constance believes he is an innocent man burdened with guilt.As the plot unfolds, the impostor, who adopts the name "John Brown,"
mysteriously disappears overnight
Concerned for his well-being, Constance tracks him down to a hotel in New York City, where she persuades him to allow her to analyze him,
convinced that psychoanalysis might unlock his memories
Alexander Brulov, Constance's mentor, who helps them interpret a vivid and enigmatic dream that "Brown" recounts, revealing hidden truths
about his psyche.The dream sequence serves as a pivotal moment, hinting at the traumatic events that led "Brown" to assume Edwardes'
identity, including a tragic childhood accident resulting in his brother's death
As Constance and "Brown" continue their psychoanalytic journey, they deduce that "Brown" is indeed and was originally John Ballantyne, who
witnessed the death of Edwardes in a skiing accident.Their investigation leads them to the Gabriel Valley ski lodge, where the truth begins
Constance learns the real circumstances of Edwardes' death and ultimately predicts that Murchison, the former director, harbored animosity
In a gripping confrontation, Murchison reveals his culpability in Edwardes' murder, which had been obscured by the impostor's narrative.As
tensions escalate, Murchison takes a tragic turn, seemingly attempting to silence Petersen
Brulov at Grand Central Terminal
"Spellbound" intricately weaves psychological suspense with romance, culminating in a powerful narrative about love, loss, and redemption
against the backdrop of the complexities of the human mind.Based on Hilary Saint George Saunders and John Palmer's 1927 novel, "Spellbound"
stars Ingrid Bergman, Gregory Peck, and Michael Chekhov
Released on Halloween 1945, it became a box-office success, earning $6.4 million in the U.S
and winning an Academy Award for Best Original Score.Alfred Hitchcock, renowned as the "Master of Suspense," was an influential English film
director, producer, and screenwriter known for his distinctive style and psychological thrillers
Born in 1899, Hitchcock began his career in the silent film era before achieving prominence in both British and American cinema.Hitchcock's
innovative techniques, including the use of suspense, visual storytelling, and unconventional narrative structures, set him apart
He directed classics such as "Psycho," "Rear Window," "Vertigo," and "North by Northwest," each showcasing his ability to manipulate
