one of my favorite actresses -- ever, gives a perfect performance as ingrid fleming, a jilted wife, whose husband stephen (jeremy irons) is committing numerous, sexual affairs with their son's girlfriend anna (juliette binoche) behind everyone's back. when the truth is finally revealed, in a climactic scene where stephen and anna are caught in bed together, a son's fatal reaction and a husband's self-denial are too much for ingrid, and she descends into a subtle madness. as a woman who once had it all, richardson's portrayal is sublime and heart-wrenching.
*nominated for 1992 best supporting actress oscar;
lost to marisa tomei in my cousin vinny
greatest moment: see below (2:46 - 5:49)
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