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Elegy (2008)

★ 6.7R106 minDirector: Isabel Coixet

2008 film by Isabel Coixet

Elegy is a 2008 American romantic drama film directed by Isabel Coixet from a screenplay by Nicholas Meyer, based on the 2001 novel The Dying Animal by Philip Roth. The film stars Penélope Cruz and Ben Kingsley, with Peter Sarsgaard, Patricia Clarkson, and Dennis Hopper in supporting roles. The film was set in New York City but was shot in Vancouver.

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What is Elegy about?
Elegy (2008) — David Kepesh is growing old. He's a professor of literature, a student of American hedonism, and an amateur musician and photographer. When he finds a student attractive, Consuela, a 24-year-old Cuban, he sets out to seduce her. Along the way, he swims in deeper feelings, maybe h
Is Elegy based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is Elegy scary?
Content rating: R. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.