Friday, December 10, 2010

Wild Grass

France Alan Renais

Playful, beautifully shot film from an old master. This guy's been making films...including some groundbreakers...since 1936!

This one begins with a stolen wallet, a resulting contact, some puzzling stalking, eventual connection and, I guess ultimately romance although this is not at all clear. Lots of cinematic tricks used but more realistic, at least in setting/locations than his last film...Private Fears. Public Places. Same players were used.

This seemed designed to keep the audience off balance but intrigued and for me it succeeded wonderfully. Notable camera work. Lotsa fun.

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