High Art

High Art

a story of ambition, sacrifice, seduction and other career moves.

R 1998 · 101 min · ★ 6.2 · Drama, Romance

When Syd, a young editor at an influential art magazine, becomes involved with her neighbor, a drug-addicted lesbian photographer, both seek to exploit each other for their respective careers while slowly falling in love with each other.

Directed by Lisa Cholodenko · Written by Lisa Cholodenko

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