Suzanne's Career

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11/09/2016 Compelling, if a bit too pointless. See more 09/07/2015 http://filmreviewsnsuch.blogspot.com/2015/09/eric-rohmers-six-moral-tales.html See more 09/09/2014 A minor chapter in a major cycle unique in cinema. Rohmer's Contes Moraux was just getting geared up to speed with that second episode (a short, 54-min movie). Not much to comment: the actors are not particularly cinegenic and do not project enough of their inner selves to match Rohmer's novel and the rest of the suite. The Contes Moraux are thus distinctive not only because of Rohmer's incredibly idiosyncratic approach to cinema, but also due to the striking differences in quality when viewed chronologically. In Suzanne's Career, poor technique (as well as amateurish acting) often distracts the viewer from the story, which in itself is quite interesting in fact. Oh, and don't miss the last few minutes of the movie, where you will be able to watch the very first (uncredited) appearance of Patrick Bauchau in a movie, as Suzanne's final male capture. See more 07/24/2014 <b>Eric Rohmer's 2nd Moral Tale</b> --><i>Possible moral topic(s) treated:</i> Love triangles. More complex than the previous moral tale, Rohmer's 16 mm black-and-white lens seems more reminiscent from the cinéma verité of John Cassavetes (<i>Shadows</i> [1959]) than a participant of the New Wave movement, employing impressionistic French locations and unskilled actors with an environment devoid of any music. Moments, people and thoughts are what matter here, not style, or even the plot. Although the emotional evolvement of the characters has increased in difficulty and depth, the delivery is less inspired and convincing than the simplicity of <i>The Girl at the Monceau Bakery</i> (1963). Still, the most wonderful stunt is to transform the idea of a love triangle that seemingly originated from an easily manipulated woman to a web of unspoken soliloquies representing the mental machinations that lead to the complications of friendships and subtle revenge in relationships. Although this movie also features three main characters and a short length, it introduces secondary characters heavy in importance and all the members of the love trio play an equally active role. There was a decline in rating, but a clear step forward. Now Rohmer must work in the entertainment factor. 75/100 See more 01/01/2014 Two friends fall in love for the same woman, an average girl by the name of Suzanne. Rohmer's alienated romance blends in with the style of the French New Wave, and while it doesn't necessarily stand out, it tells of a nice scene of young people in stylish France. See more 11/11/2012 Another fantastic film by Rohmer. I'm really enjoying exploring him. This guy is way up my alley. So much in love. See more Read all reviews

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