Elegy [videorecording] / Lakeshore Entertainment presents ; a Lakeshore Entertainment production ; produced by Andre Lamal, Gary Lucchesi, Tom Rosenberg ; screenplay by Nicholas Meyer ; directed by Isabel Coixet.
Penélope Cruz, Ben Kingsley, Peter Sarsgaard, Patricia Clarkson, Deborah Harry, Dennis Hopper. Based on the novel "The dying animal" by Philip Roth. Originally released as a motion picture, 2008. Special features: Commentary with screenwriter Nicholas Meyer ; The poetry of Elegy.
Summary:
Cultural critic David Kepesh finds his state of 'emancipated manhood' thrown into tragic disarray. David is a renowned college professor whose life is turned inside out when he becomes involved in a passionate relationship with Consuela. Consuela is a well-mannered student who awakens a sense of sexual possessiveness in her teacher. As their sexual relationship evolves, an incredible love story is born.
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