Goodbye Again (1961 film)

Goodbye Again is a 1961 romantic drama film directed by Anatole Litvak, based on the novel Aimez-vous Brahms? by Françoise Sagan. The film stars Ingrid Bergman, Yves Montand, and Anthony Perkins.

The plot revolves around Paula Tessier (Bergman), a successful Parisian interior decorator, who is in a long-term relationship with Roger Demarest (Montand), a charming but unfaithful businessman. Paula, tired of Roger's repeated infidelities, finds herself drawn to Philip Van Der Besh (Perkins), the much younger son of one of her clients. Philip is intensely infatuated with Paula and pursues her relentlessly.

The film explores themes of aging, infidelity, jealousy, and the complexities of love across different age groups. Paula is torn between the comfort and familiarity of her established relationship with Roger and the passionate, albeit perhaps naive, devotion of Philip. Roger, on the other hand, is reluctant to let Paula go, despite his own indiscretions.

Goodbye Again is notable for its sophisticated portrayal of adult relationships and the nuanced performances of its lead actors. It features a score composed by Georges Auric and includes the popular Brahms' Third Symphony, which plays a significant role in the narrative, reflecting the emotional turmoil of the characters.