When Was The Painted Veil written?
1925
The Painted Veil is a 1925 novel by British author W. Somerset Maugham. The title is taken from Percy Bysshe Shelley’s sonnet, which begins “Lift not the painted veil which those who live / Call Life”. The novel was first published in serialised form in five issues of Cosmopolitan (November 1924 – March 1925).
How does the Painted Veil end?
While the novel provides more insights on Kitty’s inescapability from her past mistakes and repeated sinning against her will, the movie ends in a redeemed Kitty living a life of repentance and atonement following the death of her beloved husband.
What is the movie The Painted Veil about?
Caught in an affair with another man (Liev Schreiber), a scientist’s callow wife (Naomi Watts) accompanies her husband (Edward Norton) to mainland China in the 1920s to fight a cholera epidemic. There, she embarks on a journey of self-discovery that leads to an unexpected chance at redemption.
The Painted Veil/Film synopsis
When did the Painted Veil come out in theaters?
The Painted Veil initially had a limited release in four theaters in the United States on December 20, 2006, grossing $51,086 over the opening weekend. The film gradually expanded its showings in the United States and Canada, peaking at 287 theaters on the weekend of January 26, 2007.
Who was the lead actress in the Painted Veil?
In 1934, Greta Garbo took on the lead role, while Eleanor Parker starred in the 1957 version. The third movie adaptation allowed Naomi Watts to take on the role of Kitty Garstin, Maugham’s flawed heroine.
Who is the composer of the Painted Veil?
Composer Alexandre Desplat won the 2006 Golden Globe Award for Best Original Score. Desplat also won an award for Best Original Score from the Los Angeles Film Critics Association for both The Painted Veil and The Queen (2006).
Why was the Painted Veil banned in China?
When the Chinese production company reviewed the film, it was unhappy with the depiction of the Chinese uprising and the cholera victims, requesting that the scenes be revised. Norton and Curran expressed concerns that their studio accepted the censorship too quickly, with the director threatening to remove his name from the film.