The Continuation of the French New Wave Tradition in the New Century

Joelle 2022-03-07 08:01:48

Arnaud Desplechin's new film, which I saw last weekend night in Hong Kong, was lighter and more humorous than I had expected, and it felt very different from the director's previous serious auteur films. Nowhere is this more evident than in the editing, where the shots become quite short, no doubt making the rhythm as tight and lively as a commercial film. In my impression, many of his previous works were composed of complicated long shots. The technique of this new work really surprised me, and it was probably related to the theme.

The second is the introduction of genre elements, especially the story in the interrogation room in the second part, which is full of espionage and suspense, plus the constant flashback clips, era-specific Russian scenes also enhance this tension. atmosphere.

The love story is still the longest. Although it is still a French model of love between a man and a woman, the director's sincere expression and the details of that era made me quite immersed in it. The art sets and costumes are full of inspiration. A nostalgic feeling of nostalgia.

The humorous dialogue and classical soundtrack are the brightest highlights. Whether it is the confrontation in the interrogation process or the nonsense of the hero and heroine Feng Hua Xue Yue, they all reveal the color of wit and the flavor of philosophy. The use of classical soundtracks is similar to that in his previous works. They arrive on time when the plot turns, so that the atmosphere and the emotions of the characters are unified to some extent.

The two young actors not only have eye-catching looks, but also perform very wonderfully, especially the heroine, whose unspeakable and straightforward temperament is revealed in a frown and a smile.

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