Save and Protect1990

A retelling of Gustave Flaubert's "Madame Bovary" as a surreal story of universal suffering, the film emphasizes the heroine's internal transformation as she slowly loses her grip on reality. Her fascination with rich clothing and her almost childish desire to be lost in passion is brilliantly contrasted with the small-town life that leaves Emma tragically isolated in her passionate attempt to bridge the gap between spirituality and sensuality.