Hello everyone,
In the 1964 movie Mission to Venice there is a scene where Michael and Maria are at a small restaurant.
The manager named Paul (he’s Michael’s friend) comes to them and says,“Another ten minutes and it’ll be ready. For you I added the master’s touch.”
What does “master’s touch” mean here?
The scene in question is at 37.35.
Thank you.
The chef has taken special attention to the dish. It would be cooked perfectly, with perhaps a special garnish.
More generally, the finest in their artistic field is providing their special attention to detail.
Leonardo provided the masters touch to a painting done primarily by others.
Thank you very much, Arinker, it’s perfectly clear now.
Hi Klpno,
I’d like to know why you’re enjoying this film so much. I’m only asking, because if you can just explain a tiny little bit, I might watch it as well.
Hi Marc,
Well, it’s simple. In the early nineties, James Hadley Chase books were very popular in my country. My parents bought some of his books and I started to read them. I really liked them and asked my parents to buy the rest of Chase books available. Mission to Venice was one of the first Chase books I read, and I enjoyed it. So it is very interesting for me to watch this film and compare it with the book.
As a child I read it in translation and now I can read it in English too.
The only thing that is a bit sad is that the movie is originally in French, not in English.
How wonderful for you! Tell me, is the novel better than the film or do they both live up to your expectations?
Well, the film is good and I’m very glad I’ve found it, but I’d say the novel is better.
But I must also add that the film has a wonderful music score.
So, you like the novel better. Well, that’s made me curious. If I can get a copy, I’ll read it and I’ll let you know whether I liked it or not.