Well, a boring story with good direction, competent acting, clever editing, and fine cinematography. I wouldn't say #DeathIsACaress is worth your time, but it won't waste it.

#GirlWithHyacinths was so good tonight I'm continuing Criterion's Nordic #Noir playlist with #DeathIsACaress

MOVIE QUOTE OF THE DAY:
“Oh well, that’s it for today. One day closer to death.”
Einar Vaage in Death is a Caress
#DeathIsACaress #EdithCarlmar #moviequotes #moviequoteoftheday

Today’s viewing: #DeathisaCaress (Carlmar, 1949) notable as the first Norwegian film directed by a woman, this film about a dangerous love affair is illustrative of how noir style and themes of pre and postwar Hollywood impacted global cinema as well. #filmsky