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A review: “Jours tranquilles à Clichy” [1990 France, Italy, Germany]

Posted on September 13, 2014 by TR

Too often in the history of cinema have we seen a legendary director bring an inspired piece of literature to film and completely miss, not only its central theme, but also the pulse. The culprit on this occasion of ‘artistic … Continue reading →

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Lampooning pseudo-liberalism, “Une partie de plaisir” [1975 France]

Posted on July 6, 2013 by TR

In 1975, Claude Chabrol made two successive films that related to infidelity. The first of the two, “Une partie de plaisir” [Eng. Titles: A Piece of Pleasure, Pleasure Party], concerns Philippe – a pseudo-liberal, whose ego and controlling behaviour will … Continue reading →

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Remembering Sylvia Kristel from Chabrol’s underrated “Alice” [1977 France]

Posted on October 26, 2012 by TR

I would have liked this post to have been an elaborate tribute to one of the most remarkable personalities in European cinema, but will have to settle for paying my respects through an underrated gem from Claude Chabrol, “Alice ou … Continue reading →

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Mariangela Melato & Sandra Julien in Claude Chabrol’s “Nada” [1974 France]

Posted on July 4, 2011 by TR

It’s Nouvelle Vague time – I’ll start Claude Chabrol’s filmography with one of his lesser known films, “Nada” [Eng. Title: The Nada Gang], a crime thriller centred around a fictitious anarchist group who called themselves N.A.D.A. This isn’t your typical … Continue reading →

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