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Behind the Candelabra
Behind the Candelabra
6.9
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1,685 Ratings

BEHIND THE CANDELABRA

Directed by Steven Soderbergh
United States, 2013
Drama, Biography, LGBTQ+

Synopsis

Liberace was a virtuoso pianist, outrageous entertainer and flamboyant star of stage and television. Based on the autobiographical novel, the tempestuous 6-year relationship between Liberace and his (much younger) lover, Scott Thorson, is recounted.

Synopsis

Liberace was a virtuoso pianist, outrageous entertainer and flamboyant star of stage and television. Based on the autobiographical novel, the tempestuous 6-year relationship between Liberace and his (much younger) lover, Scott Thorson, is recounted.

Our take

Perhaps American cinema’s most versatile working director, Steven Soderbergh announced his premature retirement with this dazzling biopic of famed American pianist Liberace. This sublime tale of forbidden love turns to be a deeply affecting portrait of queerness, masculinity, and relationships.