Lolita (1962) is a provocative cinematic exploration of forbidden desires and societal taboos, directed by the visionary Stanley Kubrick. The narrative unfolds as the refined academic Humbert Humbert (James Mason) settles in the quaint town of Ramsdale, New Hampshire, where he encounters the alluring Lolita (Sue Lyon) and her overbearing mother, Charlotte Haze (Shelley Winters). Despite his initial involvement with Charlotte, Humbert finds himself inexorably drawn to the young Lolita. When Charlotte sends Lolita to Camp Climax, Humbert's jealousy intensifies, leading him to take Lolita away and embark on a perilous journey. Along the way, they are pursued by the enigmatic Clare Quilty (Peter Sellers), who threatens to expose Humbert's dark secret. Kubrick's film is a masterful blend of dark humor and psychological tension, using meticulously crafted long takes and subtle innuendo to explore the depths of Humbert's obsession. The film's opening sequence, featuring a close-up of a man's hand polishing a young girl's toenails, sets the tone for a narrative that delves into the complexities of pedophilia and sexual taboos, culminating in a tragic and unsettling climax.
Lolita (1962)
1962 · Movie · 152 min. · United Kingdom
Credits
Direction Stanley Kubrick
Cast James Mason · Sue Lyon · Shelley Winters · Peter Sellers · Marianne Stone · Diana Decker · Jerry Stovin · Gary Cockrell · Suzanne Gibs · Roberta Shore · Cec Linder · Lois Maxwell · William Greene · Eric Lane · Shirley Douglas · Roland Brand · Colin Maitland · Irvin Allen
Soundtrack Nelson Riddle
Screenplay Vladimir Nabokov
Cinematography Oswald Morris
Technical sheet
Title Lolita
Original title Lolita
Year 1962
Type Movie
Length 152 min.
Country United Kingdom
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