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There are different kinds of betrayal in this play. The betrayal of friendship,of love,of time, of memory and self-betrayal. There is also adultery and guilt.
Through the play we see Jerry and Emma have embarked on a 7 affair, but the action starts on a date two years after their relationship is over and ends at the party where the spark was first ignited. Emma and Jerry are both married with kids- in fact Jerry was best Man at Emma's wedding-but they are hopelessly drawn to each other,although time is not a good companion to lovers.
Everybody keeps appearances and wears mask. There is a coldness to the play as the characters are icemen/woman. They are not particularly likeable constantly hiding emotions, manking them with intelectual pseudo narcissistic dialogues and making everything uncomfortable around them. I like more reading between the lines, deciphering their silences, what lies beneath their stone-like skins.
I'm not usually into Mr Pinter, but I got curious after some feedback and now I'm eager to watch Jeremy Iron's performance in the 80's movie. It will sure improve my Rating.