The relationship between times past and present is a recurrent theme in Alain Resnais’
cinema. Whereas his earlier films adopt an abstract, often bewildering... [More...]
Whilst not in the league of Resnais’ earlier cinematic achievements, L’Amour à
mort offers a solemn and unusual meditation on the relationship between love and death... [More...]
Whilst this may not be Bertrand Tavernier’s greatest work, it is film which leaves a lasting
impression, particular for those of a nostalgic disposition... [More...]
Mélo makes a striking contrast with Alain Resnais’ previous films in which,
by and large, narrative is either lacking altogether or else achieved in an astonishingly
original way... [More...]
This is a powerful film with a genuinely epic feel. The backdrop is movingly sombre,
with sets scattered with the last remains of soldiers, some hastily dug graves... [More...]
Le Bonheur est dans le pré is curious blend of satire and black comedy which
has its pleasures but also some frustrations. On the plus side, the performances
from all the lead actors are constantly entertaining... [More...]
Once more, director Bertrand Blier courts controversy and the wrath of the entire feminist
movement with this anarchic black comedy. With tongue welded firmly to cheek... [More...]
On connaît la chanson marked Alain Resnais’ triumphal return to mainstream
French cinema in the late 1990s. The film, hugely popular in France... [More...]
Having made a career as one of the most successful screenwriters in French cinema, Danièle
Thompson finally made the transition to director with La
Bûche... [More...]
One of the most contentious issues in the world of cinema is the justification (or lack
thereof) for the remake. Since no producer in his right mind would consider remaking
a bad film... [More...]
Although it hasn’t enjoyed the publicity and popular success of some other notable French
films in 2001, there is little doubt that La Chambre des Officiers is one of the
highlights of French cinema in that year... [More...]
In this, the fourth film adaptation of Gaston Leroux’s celebrated novel Le Mystère
de la chambre jaune, director Bruno Podalydès offers a distinctly personal
slant on the familiar detective mystery... [More...]
How strange that one of the great innovators of French cinema, Alain Resnais, should spend
the twilight years of his career making musical comedies... [More...]
