Thursday 26 March 2009

The painted veil.

The painted veil 01

The Painted Veil is probably one of my favourite films (my list of those is long!) mainly because the scenery and atmosphere in it is so spectacular.

The painted veil 03

It makes me long to go to the Chinese countryside and to wear beautiful dresses from the 1920s.

The painted veil 02

Naomi Watts plays Kitty, a young woman who didn't get married to her husband, Walter, played by Edward Norton, because she loved him, but because she wanted to get away from her family. She has an affair, and Walter finds out. Kitty doesn't want to be divorced for adultery so she stays with Walter. She is forced to come with him into a remote area of China where he is to fight cholera, and hates it there. Walter tries to make life miserable for Kitty, and they barely speak with each other, but slowly they begin to have feelings for each other again.

The painted veil 04
The painted veil 05
The painted veil 06

On another note, my camera has been sent in to be repaired - and was apparently sent back to me, but it seems to have gone missing with the post. So extremely frustrating. That's why I haven't been posting much lately, but also because I've been quite busy.
Therefore I want to ask you, do you have anything you want to see in this blog? Really, anything? A few ideas, wishes and suggestions would be good so that I have something to post about until I get my camera back!

48 comments:

SISTERS AND DRESSES said...

i like this movie.

Q's Daydream said...

I LOVE this movie too! I have to watch it again now! Sorry about your camera, post whatever you like dear, it's always great! :o)

Airam said...

Filmen ser kjempefin ut, nå fikk jeg en ny skal-se-film på lista mi (takk!). Naomi Watts er en av favorittene mine (♥ King Kong).

Kanskje du kan skrive litt om hvordan du går frem for å sette sammen et antrekk? Hvor du finner inspirasjon, hvordan du "bygger opp" antrekket og velger accessories og sånt? Jeg synes alltid du har så fint sammensatte antrekk.

Og ja, det var nok Strandveien du så på bildet mitt :) 12kvm er egentlig for lite for meg, men det er praktisk nært skolen min og byen, og så kommer man ikke bort fra at det er ganske rimelig også...

Daisy said...

Oh the film looks delightful! I will have to watch it soon!

Oh and i was lucky that at the festival it was very sunny ! However the year before it had rained the whole time ! !

agus said...

I don't know this film, but now I would like to see it. The pictures are beautiful.
I'd like to read something about Norway, for example - national food :-)

curiositist said...

How beautifull! I'm begining to download it))

Nemerae said...

I haven't seen this movie.. but I like those pics you've posted!
xx

Unknown said...

I've never heard of this movie, but I'll have to look for it; it sounds really interesting.
Especially since I adore Edward Norton, and the Chinese landscapes look beautiful.

the notebook doodles said...

i have not seen this movie yet =) but it looks incredible.

❤sb

Baśka said...

oh, yes! it's one of the best films ever and i love the scenery too! fantastic! it surely shows the beauty of China :D

Anonymous said...

Åh, takk for filmtips - den filmen har eg ikkje sett før faktisk, den virker veldig bra:)

Kjipt med kameraet ditt, håper du snart får posta bilder igjen! Eg liker bloggen din som den e eg, elsker stilen din og outfitsbilder!

Svar: Takk!! det var kjempekjekt i går, og morsomt å få goodiebag:)

Anonymous said...

Lovely photos, i like it ;))

Ingvild said...

lovely pictures!

Sarah Von Bargen said...

Who knew that Edward would look such the hottie with blonde hair? And look at those lovely parasols! I´d never heard of this movie before, but it looks lovely.

Emily, Resplendent Tranquility said...

I was surprised when saw this post - I just borrowed "The Painted Veil" from the library! I plan on watching it tomorrow. Sorry to hear about your camera. I hope you can retrieve it somehow.

sarah said...

This film looks very inspiring...I'm making a note to see it. Thanks for sharing.

Anonymous said...

hi! Thank you for your comment, it made me smile. I have been reading you blog since a lot of month before Ihave my own blog and it is great.

Mo said...

i never heard about this movie ! sounds really nice!! thanks for your comment...I really can't wait for this week to end !

that really sucks about your camera ! hope they find it soon !!

it's hard to tell you what i would like to read about on your blog..I always find your post really cute and inspiring... how is your job going? how do you enjoy Sverige?

caiushia said...

I haven't watched this movie yet, but I feel I really have to, because I read the book and LOVED it! And now seeing the photos from the film, they're also gorgeous...

I'm sorry about your camera! And I'd also like to read something about Norway (perhaps these heavy& complicated folk costumes?;D)

Amanda Megan Miller said...

these are beautiful photographs!

-amanda
http://meshandlace.typepad.com

Ester | Bluedale said...

oh! bad news about your camera... hope you get it back soon!! and, about what to post... mmmh... maybe your favourites celebrities outfits, or what inspires you... i want know that! =)

Anonymous said...

Liker alt du poster :) kanskje vi kunne få sett yndlingsplaggene dine eller noe? :)

Anonymous said...

These are amazing pictures! I.ve added this film to my to-see-movies list.

I think I would like to see your jewellery...

Anonymous said...

Oj, jeg har jo faktisk den filmen i hylla mi. Må vel se den snart! Jeg har en idé om at jeg skal se alle filmene mine jeg ikke har sett før jeg kjøper noen nye...hehe.

Takk for hyggelig kommentar, har ikke blitt sammenlignet med henne før:) Synd med kjolen, men kanskje den finnes på ebay?

The July Girl said...

Beautiful..I have to see this movie!

S.Elisabeth said...

Ooh I saw part of this movie and thought it was lovely. i found it suggested with another movie... I believe it was Silk!

Anonymous said...

ohhh i love the painted veil. naomi watts is so absolutely gorgeous i find myself watching it over and over.
xoxo,
Micaela

Ellie said...

I'll have to watch it. It looks good.

Anonymous said...

SV:JA pakke er gøy!
Den filmen så utrolig søt ut. At jeg ikke har sett den er utrolig!

HoneyBunny said...

I haven;t seen this movie really, but these photos make me want to watch it!

The blouse is from H&M;)

Sari Kotokunnaalta said...

What a sweet blog you have! I really like your style as well. :)

Light Stealer said...

Thanks for your congrats, I'm really happy :)
And yes, I do have extra-extra long hair..! That's why I talk about it as a love/hate relationship :D

I've never heard of this movie, but I'll check it out now

Baybay Mama said...

I was wondering if this was good. I do love Edward Norton.

Eda said...

Beautiful movie!Amazing panorama!Pretty costumes!

chalortte said...

Love these images ! tahnk for the comment, I love your blog !

Anonymous said...

make a list of things you like...movies,songs, books...:)

isabella

Unknown said...

I really love this film, the location is divine. Your blog is always so inspiring, I'd love to hear about the city you live! xoxo

Sam said...

The pictures look beautiful.. I really should watch that movie once..

micol zanzuri said...

this pictures are amazing beautyfool!

http://mikyscloset.blogspot.com/

Shes Dressing Up said...

I've never seen this movie, but now Id love to =]

beckylou said...

oh You've been to gent? I live in gent! :D

aw I haven't seen that movie, but I have to now, I simply adore Edward Norton...

starbrained said...

I'm going to have to see this movie. These shots are fantastic.

Anonymous said...

oo im gonna have to check that out these pictures look beautiful

yiqin; said...

The first photo is so sweet to me :)

Ambroisine said...

I loved this movie and the music from Eric Satie ! Hope you'll get you camera repaired soon :)

l said...

this movie looks so good, I think I have to go watch it

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Billy said...

SV:JA pakke er gøy! Den filmen så utrolig søt ut. At jeg ikke har sett den er utrolig!