In the late 1990's of Sweden, a young count's daughter is waking up to the fact that her life is consticted. At a servant's party at the family mansion, Miss Julie decides to join in the fun by dancing and cavorting. With her parents away, she even makes overtures to her father's footman, a man named Jean. Although Jean is close to a female servant named Christine, he can not help but respond, for Miss Julie is very beautiful and he has his own beliefs about class and servitude. Throughout a long night, the two exchange ideas and advances. But, given the time period, is a connection between the two of them truly possible? This is a lovely-to-look-at film of a classic, but extremely intricate, play. There is not much action and a plethora of dialogue, making it a difficult view. The actors do their jobs well but it doesn't ultimately make the film a success. If you are familiar with Strindberg, you will want to see this adaption. However, if you are smitten by the intriguing video cover and the possibility of a love story somewhere, you may be in for a surprise. This is a film that is not universally appealing and may leave some viewers out in the cold.
Review of Miss Julie
