CLEAN : Director Todd Haynes presents new film in Rome

The transcript discusses the film 'Carol', focusing on its themes of love and identity. It explores how the story transcends sexual orientation and gender, likening it to a suspense film about love in the 1950s. The narrative highlights the importance of repression and obstacles in love stories, and challenges the idea of identity as a fixed, unchanging concept.

What aspect of Carol's story is highlighted as transcending traditional boundaries?

• Her financial success

• Her career achievements

• Her family background

• Her love story

What is the main focus of the suspense in the story?

• The characters' financial struggles

• The discovery of a hidden treasure

• The timing and location of a romantic encounter

• The resolution of a crime

Which decade's societal codes are explored in the story?

• 1920s

• 2000s

• 1950s

• 1980s

What common element do all great love stories need according to the speaker?

• A large cast of characters

• A historical setting

• Repression or obstacles

• A happy ending

What does the speaker suggest about identity in the films?

• It is fixed and unchanging

• It is fluid and challenges traditional notions

• It is irrelevant to the story

• It is solely based on gender