Love in the Time of Cholera
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Love in the Time of Cholera

In Colombia just after the Great War, an old man falls from a ladder; dying, he professes great love for his wife. After the funeral, a man calls on t...he widow - she dismisses him angrily. Flash back more than 50 years to the day Florentino Ariza, a telegraph boy, falls in love with Fermina Daza, the daughter of a mule trader. Ariza is persistent, writing her constantly, serenading, speaking poetically of love. Her father tries to keep them apart, and then, one day, she sees this love as an illusion. She's soon married to Urbino, a cultured physician, and for years, Ariza carries a torch, finding solace in the arms of women, loving none. After Urbino's fall, are Ariza's hopes delusional? Show More

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Love in the Time of Cholera (2007) is set in Colombia during the aftermath of World War I. The story revolves around the life of Florentino Ariza, a telegraph boy, who falls deeply in love with Fermina Daza, the daughter of a mule trader. Ariza's love for Fermina is unwavering, and he expresses it through constant letters, serenades, and romantic gestures. However, Fermina's father disapproves of their relationship and strives to keep them apart. Eventually, Fermina marries a wealthy and sophisticated physician named Urbino.

Despite Fermina's marriage, Ariza continues to carry a torch for her for decades. He remains faithful to his feelings and devotes his life to preserving their love. Amidst the backdrop of a cholera outbreak, societal changes, and political turmoil, Ariza patiently waits for Fermina's love to be rekindled.

Love in the Time of Cholera explores themes of love, time, and fate. It delves into the complexities of relationships, the endurance of love, and the power of hope. The film portrays the contrast between Ariza's passionate and unwavering love for Fermina and the challenges faced in maintaining a long-lasting love amidst societal expectations and constraints.

With stunning cinematography and a captivating storyline, Love in the Time of Cholera immerses viewers in a world where love transcends time and circumstances. It is a timeless tale of love's endurance and the human spirit's resilience in the face of adversity.