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Scene from Traps (1994)
Scene Details
| Duration: 273 sec. | Nudity: yes | Creator: Ruffah |
| New Filesize: N/A | Sound: yes | Old Filesize: 54 mb |
| File Format: AOMedia Video 1 (WebM/AV1) | Resolution: 720x544 | Added: 2016-Nov-10 |
Actresses in this Scene
Saskia Reeves
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Alternate Names: ساسکیا ریوز
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Full Biography
Saskia Reeves, born on August 16, 1961 in London to Dutch and English parents, is a British actress known for her roles in 'Close My Eyes' (1991), 'I.D.' (1995), the miniseries 'Frank Herbert's Dune' (2000), and the TV series 'Spooks'. She studied at London's Guildhall School of Music and Drama, and has worked with prominent directors such as Mike Leigh and Stephen Poliakoff. Reeves also does voice work for commercials and narration. Notably, she starred in the revival of Athol Fugard's 'Hello and Goodbye' (2008) and played Anne Darwin in 'Canoe Man' (2010). She is recognized for her versatility in both stage and screen performances.
About the Movie: Traps (1994)
Release Year: 1994
Nation: Australia
Alternative Title: Dschungel der Gefühle
Director: Pauline Chan
Writer: Kate Grenville, Pauline Chan, Robert Carter
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Keywords
Keywords: colonialism, french colonialism, woman director
Story
In 1950, an English couple, Louise and Michael, travel to French-occupied Indochina with hopes of reigniting their marriage while covering a story on a French-owned rubber plantation. They are hosted by Daniel, the plantation overseer, and his daughter Viola in their decaying villa. However, they become entangled in the personal, sexual, and political tensions between the hosts. Daniel struggles to maintain his lifestyle as Indochina moves towards independence, causing conflict with both his daughter and his adopted country.
Summary
Traps (1994) is a drama directed by Pauline Chan, set against the backdrop of French colonialism in Indochina during the 1950s. The film centers around an English couple, Louise and Michael, who travel to the region hoping to rekindle their relationship while covering a story on a rubber plantation. Their hosts, Daniel and Viola, introduce them to the complexities and tensions of colonial life. The movie explores themes of cultural conflict, personal struggle, and the impact of colonialism on both the colonizers and the colonized.