The main thing I couldn't understand is how our heroine Antonia could spend so much time with her late husband's lover and groupie. Where were Antonia's friends, or didn't she have any? How could she almost abandon everything of her former life and take up with this new crowd, dubious as she obviously felt about them? Then what is Michele doing, devoting so much time and attention on her? In fact, the most of what we see of his circle is one gathering after the next. Just a succession of group meals and socials.
What does the title, "The Ignorant Faries," refer to? I'm not at all sure this was demonstrated. Or, is the subtitle,"His Secret Life" fully apropos to the actual story being told? With a title like this, I expected a film more about a living than dead person.
Finally what was the erotic scene between Antonia and Michele? It seemed the writers dropped this moment as fast as it occurred. And in the end Antonia is seen traveling off, yet not to the destination she announced. Where to then, or doesn't it matter?
The production was fortunate to have such a talented cast. They brought life and nuance to their roles, lifting this varied script to a higher level than it otherwise would have achieved.
What does the title, "The Ignorant Faries," refer to? I'm not at all sure this was demonstrated. Or, is the subtitle,"His Secret Life" fully apropos to the actual story being told? With a title like this, I expected a film more about a living than dead person.
Finally what was the erotic scene between Antonia and Michele? It seemed the writers dropped this moment as fast as it occurred. And in the end Antonia is seen traveling off, yet not to the destination she announced. Where to then, or doesn't it matter?
The production was fortunate to have such a talented cast. They brought life and nuance to their roles, lifting this varied script to a higher level than it otherwise would have achieved.