If you loved Blow-Up, try The Name of the Rose

A bridge between a film you've already seen and one most people haven't. Here's what they share, and what the second one does that the first one doesn't.

What they share

Theyboth carry the cerebral mood tag, and they sit in Drama / Mystery / Thriller territory. If that's the register that drew you to Blow-Up, the second film will land in a comparable space — through a different lens.

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What The Name of the Rose is

Medieval monastery, winter, a burning manuscript. A Franciscan monk and his novice investigate a series of murders among the brothers. This adaptation is a showcase for Sean Connery's cerebral performance.

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