Losing Ground

In this 1982 drama film, director Kathleen Collins explores the complexities of marriage and artistic ambition through the story of Sara Rogers, a philosophy professor whose husband Victor, a successful painter, upends their summer plans with his decision to rent a house in a small town. As Sara struggles to balance her own desires for academic fulfillment with Victor's all-consuming passion for art, she finds herself drawn to a newcomer who challenges her perceptions of love and loyalty. With its nuanced portrayal of the intersections between creativity, identity, and relationships, "Losing Ground" offers a deeply human and quietly powerful exploration of what it means to be on shaky ground – both literally and emotionally.