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Bertrand TavernierKuvaus:
Pierre-William GlennSävellys:
Philippe SardeNäyttelijät:
Philippe Noiret, Jean Rochefort, Christine Pascal, Clotilde Joano, Jacques Denis, Julien Bertheau, Monique Chaumette, Jacques Hilling, Paul Mercey (lisää)Juonikuvaukset(1)
Bertrand Tavernier's debut is an adaptation of Simenon's novel The Watchmaker of Everton. It is a story of a young murderer as seen through the eyes of his father who tries to understand the motives behind the gruesome crime. In this psychological drama stands out the acting of Philippe Noiret, with whom Tavernier later formed a lasting actor-director partnership. (Summer Film School)
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In this film, two great French actors Noiret and Rochefort got together, who are undoubtedly attractions for any passionate film fan. Moreover, the starting point of the film - dealing with an exceptionally critical family situation - promises a strong drama. Unfortunately, I did not have a great experience with this. The film keeps its viewers at a distance and does not try to engage them emotionally. You can only speculate about the motives of the crime, and if you learn from the perpetrator's mouth that he wanted to give a gift to his girlfriend by murdering the victim, it is practically impossible to identify with him or have an understanding of his attitude. It is also difficult to find understanding for any character in the film because their psychology, interactions, and motivations are inadequately depicted and justified. I don't know what the director wanted to convey to me, perhaps besides the banality that a descendant who committed a crime is still your son. However, even that can be conveyed in a disproportionately more interesting and emotionally engaging way. Overall impression: 45%.
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