I’m impressed that anyone at The Auteurs even knows of the existence of this very important but sdaly obscure film. I didn’t get to see it stateside unitl 1966, and it was a revelation. Rozier’s use of improvisation, lightweight cameras and a very precise sense of place and atmosphere make him a far more important figure of the “New Wave” than Godard ( whose “Le Mepris” Rozier made a film about.) In fact I’d place him right alongside Rivette.

I do hope we get to see his “Main Ocean” in the U.S. one day.

As for “Adieu Phillipine” Alfonso Curaon says it was a major influence on his “Y Tu Mam Tambien.” And when you see Rozier’s seminal masterpiece you’ll know why.