Pierre Arditi

One of Susan Sontag’s favorites, Alain Resnais’ acclaimed Mélo shines through its interplay between the theatrical and cinematic. Adapting Henri Bernstein’s play closely, Resnais’s rendition varies with immaculate long takes and compositions, highlighting outstanding performances from his actors.

An island populated by lusty temptresses might sound like the ultimate male fantasy. Under Nelly Kaplan’s satirical and surreal gaze, however, such paradise warps into men’s worst nightmare! Wielding erotic control over a serial Don Juan, the idyll’s sirens playfully subvert the rules of attraction.