"Rules of the Game" is a representative work of French poetic realism. The rules of the game woven by director Renoir with lies reflect the absurd theatrical life of different classes at that time. During World War II, the film accurately depicts the pompous, vain, debauched and hypocritical life of the French bourgeoisie before World War II, the complex relationship between men and women, and the lavish life of the rich, all of which are ironic. Director Renoir's style is also very obvious, the legendary "the second business card in the world", Renoir's great scene scheduling and the end of the depth of field. Of course, his own role as Octave is definitely a bright spot. A screenwriter who can't act is not a good director. The film expresses a refined, unconscious and depraved civilization through characters and stories. They scramble to achieve material success. Together they make a game and strictly abide by the only rules. If they don't obey, they will be kicked out. The pilot is the The one who kicked out, the only one who told the truth died. The pilot was hit by the gun and curled up on the ground just like the rabbit who was killed while hunting in the film, and the prey were like people who did not follow the rules of the game, and were mercilessly killed by those who followed the rules of the game. The constantly rotating camera and the clear picture created by the depth-of-field lens, we not only appreciate the director's skill, but also reflect the development elements of French poetic realism. "Rules of the Game" is often not understood, and it is very niche to watch, but it is definitely a film worth savoring and watching again and again.
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