Category Archives: France

Miou-Miou in “Marcia Trionfale” [1976 Italy, France]

Posted on January 3, 2012 by TR

Marco Bellocchio’s “Marcia Trionfale” [Eng. Trans: March of Triumph] is a scathing attack on the state of affairs of the Italian army, and the dehumanising effects of institutionalised indoctrination on its cadets from the moment they join the force – … Continue reading →

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Monica Bellucci in Gaspar Noé’s “Irréversible” [2002 France]

Posted on December 21, 2011 by TR

Sometimes I feel watching Gaspar Noé films is akin to paying someone to get yourself slapped. That is certainly the case with the shocking drama “Irréversible” [Eng. Title: Irreversible]. To describe the film as provocative would indeed be an understatement. … Continue reading →

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Irène Jacob in “La Double Vie de Véronique” [1991 France, Poland BR720]

Posted on November 26, 2011 by TR

From the moment he started working outside of Poland, Krzysztof Kieslowski came to be widely regarded as one of the most important and original European film makers of his day. Even if his work from the very early days were … Continue reading →

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Juliette Binoche in “Rendez-vous” [1985 France]

Posted on November 1, 2011 by TR

It’s about time I started the filmography in this blog of one of France’s most beautiful and talented actresses – Juliette Binoche. I’ll begin with André Téchiné’s romantic drama, “Rendez-vous”, which is Mlle Binoche’s earliest starring role and also features … Continue reading →

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Scenes from “Henri 4” BR720 [2010, France, Germany, Czech, Spain]

Posted on September 16, 2011 by TR

Jo Baier’s action-packed historical epic, “Henri 4” [Eng. Title: Henry of Navarre] is the story of Henri IV – one of the most beloved kings of France. The film is nearly two and a half hours long, but not for … Continue reading →

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