The Painted Veil

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:novel
gptkb:film
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Of_Human_Bondage
gptkb:W._Somerset_Maugham
gptkb:William_Somerset_Maugham
gptkbp:adaptation gptkb:theatre
gptkb:film
2006 film
2004 stage adaptation
2007 television adaptation
The Painted Veil (novel)
gptkbp:author gptkb:W._Somerset_Maugham
gptkbp:awards gptkb:none
gptkbp:based_on novel by W. Somerset Maugham
gptkbp:box_office $19 million
gptkbp:character gptkb:Kitty_Fane
gptkb:Walter_Fane
gptkb:Dr._David_Fane
gptkb:Dorothy_Townsend
gptkb:Charlie_Townsend
Mrs. Fane
Dr. Fane
gptkbp:character_development gptkb:significant
Kitty's growth
Walter's transformation
gptkbp:cinematography gptkb:Roger_Deakins
gptkbp:composer gptkb:Alexandre_Desplat
gptkbp:conflict gptkb:military_conflict
personal conflict
personal and societal
gptkbp:critical_reception generally positive
mixed reviews
gptkbp:cultural_impact inspired discussions on identity
studied in literature courses
influenced filmmakers
inspired discussions on colonialism
adapted into various languages
featured in literary festivals
inspired discussions on marriage
inspired discussions on fidelity
gptkbp:director gptkb:John_Curran
gptkbp:distributor gptkb:Focus_Features
gptkbp:film_festival gptkb:Toronto_International_Film_Festival
gptkbp:filming_location gptkb:China
gptkbp:filmography gptkb:Edward_Norton
gptkb:BBC
gptkb:Liev_Schreiber
gptkb:Naomi_Watts
gptkb:Tim_Squyres
gptkbp:genre gptkb:Author
gptkb:High_School
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The Painted Veil
gptkbp:influence subsequent literature
gptkbp:influences modern literature
postcolonial studies
modernist literature
gptkbp:inspiration Maugham's travels
Maugham's experiences in China
Maugham's travels in China
gptkbp:isbn 978-0-14-144147-4
gptkbp:language English
gptkbp:main_character gptkb:Kitty_Fane
gptkb:Walter_Fane
gptkb:philosopher
gptkbp:motif gptkb:betrayal
self-discovery
travel
forgiveness
cultural clash
gptkbp:narrative_style third-person
gptkbp:page_count 320
gptkbp:plot gptkb:Detective
personal growth
love triangle
gptkbp:premiere_date September 10, 2006
gptkbp:production_company gptkb:Paramount_Vantage
gptkbp:published_by 1925
gptkbp:publisher gptkb:George_H._Doran_Company
gptkbp:rating PG-13
gptkbp:release_date gptkb:2006
gptkbp:release_format theatrical
gptkbp:release_region gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:release_year gptkb:1957
gptkb:2005
gptkb:2006
gptkbp:runtime 125 minutes
gptkbp:screenplay_by gptkb:Ron_Nyswaner
gptkbp:set_in gptkb:China
gptkbp:setting gptkb:China
1920s
gptkbp:significance explores complex relationships
examines colonialism
depicts moral dilemmas
gptkbp:starring gptkb:Edward_Norton
gptkb:Liev_Schreiber
gptkb:Naomi_Watts
gptkbp:symbolism gptkb:healthcare_organization
gptkb:item
isolation
gptkbp:theme gptkb:betrayal
gptkb:Saint
gptkb:military_operation
love
redemption
gptkbp:writer gptkb:David_Mamet
gptkbp:year 1920s