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High Art (1998)

 -  Drama | Romance  -  12 June 1998 (USA)
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A young female intern at a small magazine company becomes involved with a drug-addicted lesbian photographer, both of whom seek to exploit each other for their respective careers, while slowly falling in love with each other.

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Syd, who lives with her boyfriend James, goes to complain to her neighbor about the leak in the ceiling. Her neigbor is photographer Lucy Berliner and Syd starts to fall in love with her. Written by Anonymous

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

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Drama | Romance

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Rated R for strong sexuality, pervasive drug use and language | See all certifications »

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12 June 1998 (USA)  »

Also Known As:

A szerelem müvészete  »

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Opening Weekend:

$47,499 (USA) (12 June 1998)

Gross:

$1,929,168 (USA) (11 September 1998)
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Trivia

The character of Lucy Berliner (Ally Sheedy) was based on Nan Goldin's life and work. See more »

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Arnie: I'll wait for you, ladies. Enjoy your fight. I'll be right here when you're done.
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Referenced in Fabulous! The Story of Queer Cinema (2006) See more »

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"Say Buddy"
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Wonderful!
14 January 1999 | by (Los Angeles) – See all my reviews

I skipped this in the theatres and shouldn't have. I am completely haunted by Ally Sheedy's performance since seeing this fine film on video. Riveting.


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