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High Art

a story of ambition, sacrifice, seduction and other career moves.

1998 · 1h 41m · R Drama, Romance
Directed by Lisa Cholodenko

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When Syd, a young editor at an influential art magazine, becomes involved with her neighbor, a drug-addicted lesbian photographer, both seek to exploit each other for their respective careers while slowly falling in love with each other.

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A highlight of the 1998 Sundance Festival: Cholodenko depicts with unwavering veracity the breakup of one longtime lesbian relationship just as another, unexpected one begins. The acting of the three women, Sheedy Mitchell, and Clarkson, is superb.

Emanuel Levy, Variety

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