Category Archives: France

Clara Choveaux in “Tiresia” [2003 France]

Posted on April 4, 2011 by TR

Bertrand Bonello’s 2003 film, “Tiresia” is a strange drama relating to obsession and possession. The title and main character’s name apparently allude to Greek mythology where a blind prophet transforms into a woman for a number of years. Terranova is … Continue reading →

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Monica Bellucci in “Combien tu m’aimes?” [2005 France, Italy]

Posted on March 25, 2011 by TR

Bertrand Blier is one of those directors you’d either love or simply hate. He is an often misunderstood satirist who let’s a theme run its course, often to the most brutally honest conclusion, in the process throwing sentiment and wishful … Continue reading →

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Catherine Leprince & co in “Vive les Femmes!” [1984 France]

Posted on March 6, 2011 by TR

Here’s a very French sex comedy whose apt title pretty much also sums up the blog’s motto. Claude Confortès 1984 comedy, “Vive les Femmes!” [Eng. Title: Long Live Women!] is an adaptation from a Jean-Marc Reiser comic strip, about the … Continue reading →

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Louise Bourgoin in “Blanc comme Neige” BR720 [2010 Belgium, France]

Posted on February 28, 2011 by TR

Christophe Blanc’s latest film is a thriller (or should I say a comedy thriller) called “Blanc comme Neige” [Eng. Title: White Snow] with some high expectations. The film does start off nicely, but looses its way half way through. Some … Continue reading →

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Marina Pierro in “Cérémonie d’amour” [1987 France]

Posted on February 18, 2011 by TR

Among all film makers, Polish-born Walerian Borowczyk has been my favourite when it concerns eroticism. He forces you to use your own imagination with his raw material. I’ve been fortunate to see all his feature-length films (and a few shorts … Continue reading →

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