Yes, 'Eyes Wide Shut' is loosely based on a 1926 novella called 'Traumnovelle' (Dream Story) by Arthur Schnitzler. The movie takes some of the core ideas from the novella which was inspired by real - life observations and experiences of the author, such as the exploration of sexual jealousy and the seedy underbelly of society. However, Stanley Kubrick made significant changes and interpretations in his film adaptation.
Eyes Wide Shut is not based on a true story. It's a work of fiction that explores various themes and scenarios through the imagination of the director and screenwriters.
Yes. The movie 'Eyes Wide Shut' has its basis in a true story. The source material was 'Traumnovelle'. This work was influenced by the real social and cultural context of the time it was written. The complex relationships, sexual tensions, and psychological states depicted in the movie, which come from the original story, were in some ways reflective of real - life situations. It's not a direct retelling of one specific true event but rather an artistic representation inspired by the real - life experiences and the general human condition that Schnitzler witnessed and wanted to explore through his writing.
The movie Eyes Wide Shut is derived from Arthur Schnitzler's 'Traumnovelle'. It takes inspiration from the themes and storylines presented in that work.
One main event is Bill's wife, Alice, sharing her sexual fantasies with him. This sets off his journey. Then, he goes to a masked ball - like party where there are all kinds of strange sexual goings - on. Another event is when he is recognized at the party even though he's supposed to be anonymous. And later, he has a confrontation with the people involved in these secretive sexual events.
The story of Eyes Wide Shut is about a doctor, Bill Harford. His wife's confession about her fantasies makes him curious and a bit jealous. He ventures out into the night in New York City. He gets invited to these exclusive and somewhat sinister - looking parties where sexual activities seem to be part of some kind of ritual. As he moves through these events, he realizes how little he really understands about the desires that exist not only in his wife but also in the wider world around him. And all the while, he's constantly thinking about his marriage and how this new knowledge affects it.