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trolley freak
9May12
Beware the wrath of a woman scorned... Casares is chilling in Bresson's second film as she seeks revenge on her lover when he confesses that his infatuation with her has ended. Dialogue writer Cocteau was so impressed with her performance that he went on to cast her as Death in Orpheus five years later. As for Bresson, this was his last film with professional actors before his style became more austere and personal..
Kamran
9May12
While certain themes are just as relevant today, such as that of revenge, the film doesn’t have the haunting philosophical moray — disambiguation — that helps Bresson’s other features attain an ever-lasting film presence....That said, on its own, it’s still an excellent film. Read More: http://aestheticsofthemind.wordpress.com/2012/05/09/les-dames-du-bois-de-bologne/
Miasma
31Jan12
Bresson retrospective @ Gene Siskel Film Center. Much more quality coming! As for this one: I have a feeling that I'm failing to take into the account the time and place, but I can't help but feel this is a kind of stuffy and glacially paced paperback sort of thing. The malicious private sneers of María Casares are obviously utterly delectable, but they can't buoy an entire film.
comeandsee
23Mar11
this is a bresson masterwork. like tarkovsky in 'ivan's childhood', the trademark style is not composed yet but many of the elements are present. the themes of obsession, domination, fate and spiritual transcendence are all promient here. the dialogue written by cocteau is superb too and carries the weight of the plot perfectly. this film has a heart, an emotion and a passion, and most importantly Robert Bresson.
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InsertOzuReferencehere
13Sep10
Robert Bresson taking on a Max Ophuls esque "almost" love story. A lyrical little melodrama, but for me being able to see evidence of Bressons slow aesthetic transition was much more interesting. Also It’s very difficult not to fall in love with Labourdette!
Robert W Peabody III
11Sep09
Les Dames du Bois de Boulogne (1945) Robert Bresson About social mores and the cutthroat behavior required to maintain social status, the photography was “of a piece” with a dreamy Max Ophuls – a 'must see' for Bresson fans.
Philip Tatler
2Dec08
Zzzzzzz beautifully shot zzzzzzzzzzz compelling take on relational revenge zzzzzzz mercifully short...
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