A movie a week is all we ask. Well, that and a good cup of coffee...a few sunny days in a row wouldn't hurt either - and a nice bottle of wine every now and again. The movies should be good too...not Hollywood crap, but well-made, smart independent films. For geniuses. That's all.
Monday, August 20, 2007
Belle Tourjours
The sequel is a completely different movie. More of a character study of the "villain" of the previous film, than anything, this look at Séverine and Husson 40 years later has some very amazing moments and interesting direction. It is short (only about an hour) and there are several really long shots, so the resulting tone is that of a dream, or a fantasy (perhaps parts of it are a fantasy of Husson, who has access to information and objects that he wouldn't necessarily have in reality.) Bizarre symbolism and very uncomfortable pacing make this a nice homage to Buñuel, but more importantly, a nice homage to his characters who, after 40 years are still intriguing.
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