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Dorian Gray (2009)
Release Year: 2009
Nation: United Kingdom
Alternative Title: Das Bildnis des Dorian Gray, Dorianas Grejus, El retratro de Dorian Gray, To portraito tou Dorian Gray
Director: Oliver Parker
Writer: Toby Finlay
Production & Genre
Producer(s):
Companies: Ealing Studios, Fragile Films
Genre: Drama, Fantasy Film, Film Based On A Novel, Horror Film, Lgbt-Related Film, Thriller
Awards & Similar
Awards: N/A
Similar:
Keywords
Keywords: based on novel or book, decadence, obsession, painting
Story
In this adaptation of Oscar Wilde's 'The Picture of Dorian Gray', Dorian Gray, a handsome young aristocrat, becomes captivated by Lord Henry Wotton's hedonistic lifestyle. He commissions an artist to paint his portrait, with the intention that it will age instead of him, ensuring he remains eternally youthful. As Dorian descends into decadence and corruption, his obsession with maintaining his appearance leads him to desperate measures, turning his life into a living hell.
Summary
Directed by Oliver Parker in 2009, 'Dorian Gray' is a British film that falls under the genres of drama, fantasy, horror, thriller, and LGBT-related films. It is based on Oscar Wilde's classic novel 'The Picture of Dorian Gray'. The movie explores themes of decadence, obsession, and the consequences of attempting to defy nature.
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