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Portman and Moore Star in Melodrama Inspired by Letourneau Scandal

  • Natalie Portman plays an actress researching the life of a woman, played by Julianne Moore, who had a relationship with a 13-year-old student when she was 36.
  • The film explores the complexities of the characters' relationships and the tensions between past and present.
  • It draws inspiration from classic Hollywood directors like Douglas Sirk and melodramas.
  • The movie premiered at Cannes Film Festival and will be released in theaters and on Netflix.
  • It is loosely based on the real-life story of Mary Kay Letourneau's controversial relationship with her student.
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