CLEAN : Director Todd Haynes presents new film in Rome

The transcript discusses the film 'Carol', focusing on its themes of love and identity. It explores how the story transcends sexual orientation and gender, likening it to a suspense film about love in the 1950s. The narrative highlights the importance of repression and obstacles in love stories, and challenges the idea of identity as a fixed, unchanging concept.

What internal story does the speaker believe Carol represents?

How does the speaker describe the nature of love stories?

What does the speaker suggest is necessary for great love stories?

In what way does the speaker challenge the idea of identity?

What common thread does the speaker identify in the films discussed?