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Celebrate 40 years of this timeless tale of romance!

Initially set on being a dairy farmer, the aristocratic Karen Blixen (Meryl Streep) travels to Africa to join her husband, Bror (Klaus Maria Brandauer), who instead spends their money on a coffee plantation. After discovering Bror is unfaithful, Karen develops feelings for hunter Denys (Robert Redford), but realizes he prefers a simplistic lifestyle compared to her upper class background. The two continue on until a series of events force Karen to choose between her love and personal growth.

Image credit: Universal

Did you know?

  • Meryl Streep developed her accent by listening to recordings of Karen Blixen reading her own works.
  • About 70% of the movie was actually filmed in Africa.
  • Meryl Streep was extremely nervous throughout the hair-washing scene, which was shot close to some very territorial hippopotamuses.

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