Patricia Highsmith died for love in life, and killed for it in every novel except The Price of Salt. But the murders are in the metaphors of this extraordinary book, and every incident is drawn as directly as a blood donation from Highsmith’s love affair with a fascinating Philadelphia socialite. This illustrated talk by Highsmith’s acclaimed biographer, Joan Schenkar, reveals the hidden history of The Price of Salt and film adaptation Carol, for the very first time.
Part of Adapting Miss Highsmith, a season of films presented by Filmhouse, in partnership with Waterstones, and supported by the BFI, awarding funds from the National Lottery.