This was a lovely film that really made us reflect on its content long after the final credits. Tremendous acting from all involved and yet again, fine directing by Céline Sciamma, and the costuming, the lighting and the sets were so well created. And the movie touched on storyline elements that would have been completely taboo at the time, nay even fifty years ago.
A truly absorbing film. The story is carefully paced and builds to an intense final section.
The director, Celine Sciamma, is very interested in the concept of the 'gaze' and much of her work is devoted to giving space and weight to the female gaze. Using a woman portrait artist as a co-lead character is perfect for this purpose.
There is a real spark between the two female leads, and the main narrative is enhanced by the character of the housemaid.
The interior scenes are stark and unfussy, which foregrounds the physical presence of the women. The exterior scenes are often very beautiful and wild.
Here we go again, yet another 2 hour French film that goes on and on without getting anywhere.
Acting was pretty standard, cant even say it was beautifully fimed. as for the story itself, it wasnt romantic, erotic or have any real twist or meaning.
Sat throught the whole 2 hours before arriving at the best part of the film....... the final credits!
Gave the film a whole 2 stars...... at least it wasn't dubbed into some Trans-Atlantic drawl.
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