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Hideous Kinky→Hideous Kinky
Esther Freud·1998·Director: Gillies MacKinnon
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Faithfulness
3.5
Book Rating
3.0
Movie Rating
Platform: DVD
Kate Winslet, Bella Riza, Saïd Taghmaoui
The Book
Hideous Kinky is an autobiographical novel by Esther Freud, daughter of British painter Lucian Freud and Bernardine Coverley and great-granddaughter of Sigmund Freud. It depicts the author's unconventional childhood in Morocco with her mother and her elder sister, Bella. In 1998, a film adaptation was released.
The Film
Unsatisfied with her life in England, young mother Julia relocates to Morocco with her small daughters, Lucy and Bea. Although the family enjoys various adventures, they struggle to make ends meet.
Key Differences
The film condenses several events and characters for brevity. The internal psychological depth of Julia is less explored in the film. The daughters' perspectives are simplified compared to the novel.
Our Verdict
Enjoy both!The film captures the spirit and setting of the novel well, making it enjoyable both as an adaptation and a standalone work. However, the novel offers richer character insights, so experiencing both is recommended.
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