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# Essential Art House: Brief Encounter

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## Description

An Italian-born housewife and a married stranger meet in a British train station and briefly fall in love.

Review: A Classic Film By A Classic Director And A Classic Playwright - It was only about ten years ago that I first became aware of and first saw Brief Encounter. It’s a famous romance story unknown to many people (at least to people I ask whether they have ever seen it). It’s an early work of David Lean who went on to direct blockbusters in later decades such as Lawrence of Arabia, Dr. Zhivago, and The Bridge On the River Kwai. Noel Coward is certainly a giant in the history of theater. Brief Encounter tells a simple and sympathetic story of two people, married to others, who meet by chance and feel compelled to get to know each other better. That process inexorably leads to them falling in love and dealing with the many hurdles of going forward together. The anguish it brings out in both is presented so well that I and many other fans of this film find ourselves captivated. So what is the “secret sauce” in this movie that makes it such a classic? Is it the charismatic performances of Celia Johnson and Trevor Howard? Is it the wonderful cinematography ranging from the dark scenes of trains hurtling through the train station at night with clouds of steam emerging, the wonderful shadows in passageways, or various scenes of English life in the 1940s? Or perhaps the evocative music of Rachmaninoff or even the shrill sounds of train whistles? Or the comic relief provided by various scenes involving other talented actors in the “refreshment room” of the train station where the movie begins? Or so many other wonderful details in the film? All of the above. I find many older movies dated and less relevant or interesting. Not this one. About five years ago, an independent theater in my area exhibited Brief Encounter. I was happy when I went to the theater and saw a good-sized crowd ranging from young adults to senior citizens. It made me happy to realize this film has such staying power over the years and will be seen by generations to come.
Review: LOVE AND HEARTBREAK DONE WITH STYLE AND CLASS. - Master director David Lean's reputation undoubtedly consists mostly of his brilliance with his epic panoramas, such as the classics THE BRIDGE ON THE RIVER KWAI, LAWRENCE OF ARABIA, DOCTOR ZHIVAGO, and A PASSAGE TO INDIA. Of course those who look closely in these films will see that Lean chose only the best actors to flesh out real, true characters caught in the midst of overwhelming events--witness Peter O'Toole's vivid characterization of T. E. Lawrence and Peggy Ashcroft's beautiful, indelible Mrs Moore from A PASSAGE TO INDIA. With BRIEF ENCOUNTER, the actors are everything, too. The story is simple--in a very sad, post-WWII London, two married people meet by chance at a (glorious) train station and begin a friendship which slips quickly into love. The depth of their feelings is never in question, as Trevor Howard and the incandescent Celia Johnson portray these feelings honestly and without pretense, clutter, or the manneredness of modern depicitions of love. Whether the characters will be adulterers or not is important to them; they have principles and do truly care for their existing families. Again, they are two ordinary adults in the midst of something overwhelming; how they handle the situation is what gives them grace and dignity. The use of Rachmaninoff's Concerto no. 2 in C minor, especially the adagio section, was a stroke of genius. One cannot hear the piece ever again without imagining a tear streaming from Miss Johnson's large, soulful blue eyes. Fans of romance, classic cinema, or simply great acting should not miss this experience. The DVD transfer is excellent and Criterion should be applauded again for restoring a vital classic to modern audiences.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN  | B0035ECHIG |
| Actors  | Celia Johnson, Cyril Raymond, Joyce Carey, Stanley Holloway, Trevor Howard |
| Best Sellers Rank | #157,873 in Movies & TV ( See Top 100 in Movies & TV ) #6,022 in Romance (Movies & TV) #23,603 in Drama DVDs |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (487) |
| Director  | David Lean |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer  | No |
| Item model number  | CRRNEAH30DVD |
| MPAA rating  | NR (Not Rated) |
| Media Format  | Black & White, Full Screen, Multiple Formats, NTSC |
| Number of discs  | 1 |
| Product Dimensions  | 0.7 x 7.5 x 5.4 inches; 2.72 ounces |
| Release date  | April 13, 2010 |
| Run time  | 1 hour and 26 minutes |
| Studio  | Criterion |
| Writers  | Anthony Havelock-Allan, David Lean, Noel Coward, Ronald Neame |

## Product Details

- **Color:** Black & White
- **Format:** Black & White, Full Screen, Multiple Formats, NTSC
- **Language:** English
- **Runtime:** 1 hour and 26 minutes

## Images

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Classic Film By A Classic Director And A Classic Playwright
*by J***R on July 27, 2020*

It was only about ten years ago that I first became aware of and first saw Brief Encounter. It’s a famous romance story unknown to many people (at least to people I ask whether they have ever seen it). It’s an early work of David Lean who went on to direct blockbusters in later decades such as Lawrence of Arabia, Dr. Zhivago, and The Bridge On the River Kwai. Noel Coward is certainly a giant in the history of theater. Brief Encounter tells a simple and sympathetic story of two people, married to others, who meet by chance and feel compelled to get to know each other better. That process inexorably leads to them falling in love and dealing with the many hurdles of going forward together. The anguish it brings out in both is presented so well that I and many other fans of this film find ourselves captivated. So what is the “secret sauce” in this movie that makes it such a classic? Is it the charismatic performances of Celia Johnson and Trevor Howard? Is it the wonderful cinematography ranging from the dark scenes of trains hurtling through the train station at night with clouds of steam emerging, the wonderful shadows in passageways, or various scenes of English life in the 1940s? Or perhaps the evocative music of Rachmaninoff or even the shrill sounds of train whistles? Or the comic relief provided by various scenes involving other talented actors in the “refreshment room” of the train station where the movie begins? Or so many other wonderful details in the film? All of the above. I find many older movies dated and less relevant or interesting. Not this one. About five years ago, an independent theater in my area exhibited Brief Encounter. I was happy when I went to the theater and saw a good-sized crowd ranging from young adults to senior citizens. It made me happy to realize this film has such staying power over the years and will be seen by generations to come.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ LOVE AND HEARTBREAK DONE WITH STYLE AND CLASS.
*by R***S on June 28, 2000*

Master director David Lean's reputation undoubtedly consists mostly of his brilliance with his epic panoramas, such as the classics THE BRIDGE ON THE RIVER KWAI, LAWRENCE OF ARABIA, DOCTOR ZHIVAGO, and A PASSAGE TO INDIA. Of course those who look closely in these films will see that Lean chose only the best actors to flesh out real, true characters caught in the midst of overwhelming events--witness Peter O'Toole's vivid characterization of T. E. Lawrence and Peggy Ashcroft's beautiful, indelible Mrs Moore from A PASSAGE TO INDIA. With BRIEF ENCOUNTER, the actors are everything, too. The story is simple--in a very sad, post-WWII London, two married people meet by chance at a (glorious) train station and begin a friendship which slips quickly into love. The depth of their feelings is never in question, as Trevor Howard and the incandescent Celia Johnson portray these feelings honestly and without pretense, clutter, or the manneredness of modern depicitions of love. Whether the characters will be adulterers or not is important to them; they have principles and do truly care for their existing families. Again, they are two ordinary adults in the midst of something overwhelming; how they handle the situation is what gives them grace and dignity. The use of Rachmaninoff's Concerto no. 2 in C minor, especially the adagio section, was a stroke of genius. One cannot hear the piece ever again without imagining a tear streaming from Miss Johnson's large, soulful blue eyes. Fans of romance, classic cinema, or simply great acting should not miss this experience. The DVD transfer is excellent and Criterion should be applauded again for restoring a vital classic to modern audiences.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent movie, great movie quality.
*by M***E on December 1, 2024*

Not much else to say. Captivating story and a great "transfer" or image quality. The two lead actors are excellent; the plot is believable. Excellent entertainment.

## Frequently Bought Together

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