“Children of Paradise” – a Loving Tribute to Acting
“Children of Paradise” is a film with which Marcel Carné ushered in the post-war era of French cinema, paying homage to the centuries-old art of acting and Gallic tradition.
Category: MOVIES – REVIEWS
“The Name of the Rose” – in the Labyrinth of Book Culture
“The Name of the Rose” by Jean Jacques Annaud is a highly successful adaptation of Umberto Eco’s prose, which contains interesting insights into the European culture of the Book.
“Le jour se lève” – a Masterpiece of French Poetic Realism
“Le jour se lève” is one of the most important works of Marcel Carné and his symbolic poetics. It is also a re-painting of the decadent mood of pre-war France.
“Under the Roofs of Paris” – the Cheerful Bustle of a French Street
“Under the Roofs of Paris” is a famous comedy directed by René Clair, which captures the unique atmosphere of the French capital through imagery and street songs.
“Thelma & Louise” – “Desperate Housewives”
Ridley Scott’s “Thelma & Louise” is a gripping story of a woman’s quest for freedom from oppressive patterns with bravura performances by Susan Sarandon and Geena Davis.
“The Big Blue” – On the Bourder of the Worlds
“The Big Blue” is Luc Besson’s biggest hit, which is a stunning depiction of the water element, but also tells a story of trauma and confrontation with transcendence.
“The Mother and the Whore” – Portrait of the 68’ Rebels
“The Mother and the Whore” is one of the most scandalous portraits of the children of the 1968 revolution. Jean Eustache here balances film and her own biography.
“Cinema Paradiso” – Life as a Censored Movie Screening
“Cinema Paradiso” is a lyrical story of Italy, as well as of film and coming of age. However, it is a censored tale that invites the viewer to search for hidden meanings.
“A Man and a Woman” – French Love Landscape
“A Man and a Woman” is Claude Lelouch’s best and most famous film, which delighted audiences with its beautiful love story and sophisticated means of expression.
“The Wages of Fear” – Clouzot’s Black Thriller
“The Wages of Fear” by Clouzot is an excellent, gripping thriller that also serves as an exemplary interpretation of French existentialism in the spirit of Camus.
“Grand Illusion” – Jean Renoir’s Pacifist Manifesto
“Grand Illusion” by Jean Renoir is a French masterpiece and a universal manifesto of pacifism. See now the analysis of one of the most outstanding films in the history of cinema.
“Port of Shadows” – Marcel Carné’s Poetic Work
“Port of Shadows” by Marcel Carné is a masterpiece of French poetic realism, and the creations of Jean Gabin and Michele Morgan convey a sense of impending disaster.
