Rent L'Atalante and the Films of Jean Vigo (1934)
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2h 33min
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- Synopsis:
Dita Parlo stars as a young bride who begins married life aboard her husband's barge on the Seine. But within the boat's cramped confines, shared with a small crew (including the eccentric Pere Jules, memorably played by Michel Simon) and an abundance of cats, the relationship begins to founder. Vigo imbues this simple tale, beautifully shot by Boris Kaufman, with social realism, lyrical romance and sensual eroticism to create a unique and enduring classic.
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A radical, delightful tale of boarding-school rebellion that has influenced countless film-makers.- Actors:
- Dita Parlo, Jean Dasté, Michel Simon, Gilles Margaritis, Louis Lefebvre, Maurice Gilles, Raphaël Diligent, Claude Aveline, René Blech, Lou Bonin, Jacques B. Brunius, Fanny Clair, Fanny Clar, Charles Dorat, Paul Grimault, Genya Lozinska, Gen Paul, Jacques Prévert, Pierre Prévert, Albert Riéra
- Directors:
- Jean Vigo, Boris Kaufman
- Producers:
- Jacques-Louis Nounez, Jean Vigo
- Writers:
- Jean Guinée, Albert Riéra, Jean Vigo
- Aka:
- L'Atalante / À Propos de Nice / Taris / Zero for Conduct
- Studio:
- Artificial Eye Film Company Ltd.
- Genres:
- Classics, Comedy, Documentary, Drama, Romance, Sports & Sport Films
- Collections:
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- Countries:
- France
- BBFC:
- Release Date:
- Not released
- Run Time:
- 153 minutes
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Reviews (1) of L'Atalante and the Films of Jean Vigo
Poetic Realism (on L'Atalante). - L'Atalante and the Films of Jean Vigo review by Steve
Low budget arthouse romance long acclaimed by critics and film makers. It's a simple rustic folk tale which feels like a salty, enduring ballad by Jacques Brel. Maurice Jaubert's waltz played on accordion is prominent. A young, unworldly couple marry and start a life together on his working barge.
And they go through a period of adjustment. The groom (Jean Dasté) is rough, and jealous and unromantic. The impulsive bride (Dita Parlo) is frustrated and aware of a more pleasant life out there, somewhere. Maybe in the fashions and dancehalls of Paris.
But they love each other. For guidance she draws on a raucous boatman who has experience of the world but lives like a complacent beast. He's played by Michel Simon who is a legend in French cinema and he gives the film its flavour. Dasté and especially Parlo bring the pathos.
It begins like social realism on the oily Seine, but gradually enters a state of enchantment. In that respect it evokes FW Murnau's 1927 silent masterpiece, Sunrise. This isn't as great but it is unique and haunting and beguiling. And reminds us once more of what a magical medium cinema is.
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