Question 1

Which novel is this film based on, and who wrote it?

Accepted Answer

The film is based on the 1913 novel 'The Passionate Friends' by H. G. Wells, who also wrote 'The Invisible Man'.

Question 2

What is the double flashback structure of the story?

Accepted Answer

The story is told in double flashback, with action taking place around 1935, December 31, 1938–February 1939, and over a few days or weeks in 1948.

Question 3

Which film festivals featured this movie?

Accepted Answer

The film was featured at the Cannes Film Festival in 1949 and 2008, and at the Locarno International Film Festival in 2025.

Question 4

What book is quoted in the film after dinner?

Accepted Answer

The quote is roughly taken from John Galsworthy's 'The Man of Property', the first novel in 'The Forsyte Saga'.

Question 5

Who originally started as director before David Lean took over?

Accepted Answer

Production began with producer Ronald Neame as director.

The Passionate Friends

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