Midnatt i ondskans och godhetens trädgård
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Midnatt i ondskans och godhetens trädgård

This panoramic tale of Savannah's eccentricities focuses on a murder and the subsequent trial of Jim Williams: self made man, art collector, antiques ...dealer, bon vivant and semi-closeted homosexual. John Kelso a magazine reporter finds himself in Savannah amid the beautiful architecture and odd doings to write a feature on one of William's famous Christmas parties. He is intrigued by Williams from the start, but his curiosity is piqued when he meets Jim's violent, young and sexy lover, Billy. Later that night, Billy is dead, and Kelso stays on to cover the murder trial. Along the way he encounters the irrepressible Lady Chablis, a drag queen commedienne, Sonny Seiler, lawyer to Williams, whose famous dog UGA is the official mascot of the Georgia Bulldogs, an odd man who keeps flies attached to mini leashes on his lapels and threatens daily to poison the water supply, the Married Ladies Card Club, and Minerva, a spiritualist. Between being Jim's buddy, cuddling up to a torch singer, meeting every eccentric in Savannah, participating in midnight graveyard rituals and helping solve the mysteries surrounding Billy's murder, Kelso has his hands full. Show More

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with the trial, Kelso delves into the dark secrets of Savannah's upper crust society, uncovering a web of deceit, hypocrisy, and hidden desires.

Set in the picturesque city of Savannah, Georgia, Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil follows the story of John Kelso, a magazine reporter who is sent to cover a Christmas party thrown by the enigmatic Jim Williams. As Kelso immerses himself in the eccentricities of Savannah's elite, he becomes drawn to Williams and his mysterious life.

However, things take a dark turn when Billy, Jim's volatile lover, is found dead. Kelso becomes deeply involved in the ensuing murder trial, becoming determined to uncover the truth behind Billy's untimely demise. As he delves deeper, Kelso uncovers a seedy underbelly of secrets, scandals, and forbidden passions that lurk behind the city's refined facade.

Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil is a spellbinding exploration of love, deceit, and the complexities of human nature. It delves into the complexities of sexuality and societal expectations, all set against the backdrop of Savannah's enchanting architecture and hauntingly beautiful scenery.

This film, based on the bestselling novel by John Berendt, is a blend of mystery, courtroom drama, and character study. With its captivating plot and richly developed characters, Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil is a mesmerizing journey into Savannah's underworld, where nothing is as it seems.

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