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Grand Isle
Grand Isle (1991)...Alcee Arobin
Plot Synopsis: the bored wife of a Creole man-of-society tries to free herself from "civilized" conventions imposed upon her by her husband. During her husband's absence, she strikes out on her own, spending time painting, and she faces an attraction to male friend, as well as being pursued by Julian's character. Tempting indeed! (And for once, there's a nude scene, and the person taking off their clothes is not Julian.)
I had seen this one years ago, then forgotten Julian was in it! He is only in a few scenes, but it is very much worth the viewing. A exceedingly simple plot with a lot of contemplative interest, in a woman-centric film produced by and starring Kelly McGillis.
Review:
(though I wish there was more Julian in it!) - Kelly McGillis brings
Kate Chopin's story "The Awakening" to life. It's set in
turn of the century Louisiana, with an an interesting mix of the
well-to-do and the quirky. It's very much a woman's film, with the
story of the growing independence of an upper-class wife, and her
love of painting, freedom and some men (including Julian). Julian's
in the only real love-scene in the film, and (for a change), he's not
the one minus his clothes. But, in the end, the film is much more
about her taking control of her own life and deciding what is
important to her than it is about any romances.
Availability:
slightly difficult to find for rental or purchase.
Buy
It.