7.29.2011

.I Could Live in French Films.

   Thanks to Netflix's instant watch, I have become obsessed with drinking coffee while watching foreign films on my days off. This week I have been transfixed by all things French. One particular movie has really struck and stuck with me even after the credits rolled. The cinematography is out of this world and I love every little grainy detail, line delivery and angle that was chosen by director Christophe Honore.
    La Belle Personne (The Beautiful Person) is about a 16 year old girl named Junie who switches schools mid year after the passing of her Mother. She quickly becomes the most desired girl in her class, but chooses the most quiet and least worldly of all her school mates, Otto Cleves. Despite her choice she meets and instantly falls in love with her Italian teacher, Nemours. Tragedy ensues.
    I think what I loved most was the easy beauty of each and every character. They all wore under styled clothing, featured mops of bed head hair and what looked to be absolutely no make up whatsoever. It was a French fantasy land and I loved it!
   Maybe next week I'll move onto all things Italian!

   
 





4 comments:

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  2. I love French films. This is on my list and in my Netflix queue and since you liked it I may have to bump it up to watch it soon. Louis Garrel is fantastic. You know what else I love? Italian films. I hope you find some good ones!

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  3. iv never watched french films. i guess its cuse i dont speak french and dont like reading subtitles

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  4. ooooh I love French, I love movies, and I don't have tv - only netflix. I will be watching this! Thanks for the tip!

    Cute blog, by the way. I've been following for awhile but I, like you, took a bit of a break. Hope to hear more from you!

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