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"The Oval Portrait" is a horror short story by American writer Edgar Allan Poe, involving the disturbing circumstances of a portrait in a château. It is one of his shortest stories, filling only two pages in its initial publication in 1842.
Born in Turlock, California, [2] he attended USC School of Cinematic Arts where he directed his most notable student film, The Oval Portrait, an adaptation of Edgar Allan Poe's story. He became notable post-graduation for writing and directing the Joe McDoakes series of short films for Warner Brothers between 1942 and 1956, featuring George O ...
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Nana is now a seasoned prostitute and blends in with the others on the streets. She is in a hotel room with the young man she had met earlier at the bistro, who reads aloud a passage from "The Oval Portrait" by Edgar Allan Poe. As Nana and the young man express their mutual adoration, she decides she wants to live with him and quit prostitution.
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The Portrait had its North American premiere at the 2023 San Diego Film Festival on 20 October. [5] The film's European premiere took place at Raindance Film Festival on 31 October 2023, where it was nominated for Best UK Feature. [3] [6] The film was released in the United States on VOD and digital platforms by Saban Films on 8 December 2023.