Monthly Archives: March 2012

Alexandra Stewart & Cathryn Harrison in Louis Malle’s “Black Moon” [1975 France, W.Germany]

During the time when Nouvelle Vague was in full flow, there was a French director who wasn’t formally part of it, and yet explored cinema in his own unique way. Louis Malle started in film as a cameraman, and his … Continue reading

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Neta Garty in Maria Schrader’s “Liebesleben” [2007 Israel, Germany]

It’s a rare occasion to introduce someone who’s predominantly an actress as a director, even more so if that actress has an impressive nude portfolio of her own – German actress Maria Schrader is a legend in that aspect which … Continue reading

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Béatrice Romand in Rohmer’s “Le Beau Mariage” [1982 France]

Here’s your typical Eric Rohmer. “Le Beau Mariage” [Eng. Title: A Good Marriage] is a charming little comedy about a young woman’s desperate quest for social mobility. Rohmer gently pokes fun at society’s obsession with idealised myths, a perfect marriage … Continue reading

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