Immortal Story, The

Alternative title: Histoire Immortelle
Synopsis: Orson Welles’ second-to-last feature, THE IMMORTAL STORY is an adaptation of a book by Danish author Isak Dinesen/Karen Blixen. In 19th century Macao, Mr. Clay (Orson Welles) is a wealthy merchant at the end of his life. His only constant companion is his bookkeeper, a Polish-Jewish emigrant named Levinsky (Roger Coggio). One evening, Levinsky mentions an apocryphal story of a rich old man who offers a sailor five guineas to impregnate his wife. Clay becomes obsessed in making that legendary tale come true, and Levinsky is dispatched to find a sailor and a young woman who will play the part of Clay’s wife. Levinsky approaches Virginie (Jeanne Moreau), the daughter of Clay’s one-time business partner.
Language: English
Country: France
Year of release: 2015
Year of production: 1968
Notes: The film was first broadcast on French televison.
Subjects: Film studies

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Jeanne Moreau
Orson Welles

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