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Unit 10. Free time and culture. Recording 21.

Maria

So, Anna, what did you think of the film?

Anna

Well, Maria, when David suggested going…

David

Oh I see, blame me, is it?

Anna

Oh no, I agreed to come, although, generally speaking, it’s just not my kind of film, you know, historical. However, it turned out pretty well, as far as I’m concerned.

David

That’s a relief, then. What about you, Maria?

Maria

Not bad, I guess. Actually, you know, I’d forgotten to eat before we went, so I kept wanting it to end, so I could go and get something to eat – very silly. It stopped me concentrating properly – the film seemed to go on too long.

Anna

And you, David?

David

Well, it’s true it was long, but that’s because it needed to be, I think. It’s a complicated story.

Maria

Hm, which doesn’t make it a good one, I’m afraid. But the setting of the film, and the changes between locations were all good, and kept you involved – actually, in spite of the story, if you see what I mean.

Anna

Maybe you should do what I did then…

David

Which is…?

Anna

Read the book. I read it, I suppose, a year ago and loved it. That was the other thing that made me want to go. But the book is still the more interesting version. So, do try it, Maria.

Maria

OK, maybe I will.

David

I don’t know about the book, though I wondered about the DVD for my sister’s birthday, which is coming up soon. But she doesn’t like the small screen, so I’m going to buy her a couple of tickets instead.

Maria

She should like that.

Anna

Yeah.

David

Now, what about seeing if…