The Games of Countess Dolingen (1981)
The Games of Countess Dolingen (1981)
DVDRip | MKV | 718x474 | x264 @ 2832 Kbps | 106 min | 2,22 Gb
Audio: French AAC 2.0 @ 152 Kbps | Subtitles: English (embedded in MKV)
Genre: Drama
DVDRip | MKV | 718x474 | x264 @ 2832 Kbps | 106 min | 2,22 Gb
Audio: French AAC 2.0 @ 152 Kbps | Subtitles: English (embedded in MKV)
Genre: Drama
Director: Catherine Binet
Stars: Michael Lonsdale, Carol Kane, Katia Wastchenko
In Paris, a young woman, Louise visits her old friend, Nena in a psychiatric clinic, who tells her that she has just finished a novel about a girl who committed suicide. She begins to read, and the events of the novel are bizarrely intertwined with the life of Louise herself, who is experiencing a severe depression. The reality in her mind changes places with imagination, and it is already difficult to understand what exactly is happening and what is invented. Was the thief who died in a trap set up by Louise's husband the same person, because of whom the girl jumped out of the window, and what will happen to herself when the book ends?
This film ran for 26 weeks in the Rue de la Harpe. It was clearly a film to see and yet as far as I know it was not released more widely and to my knowledge was not seen in the UK. I will not spoil the pleasure of seeing it as it deals with a subject that would probably offend some viewers. At the time of writing it can be seen on YouTube and in its original French with English subs. See it if you can as it is one of the most visually beautiful films to be made in France. A France that is probably more liberated sexually ( 1981 ) than it is now. The direction by Catherine Binet is excellent. and its Gothic, yet realistic content is perfectly balanced and for me totally accessible. There is a sort of magic in the whole concept and the revolt against the wealthy and the poor in mind is beautifully played out by Carol Kane. I loved it because something is held back, and I wondered if that something was the oppression of those who dare express what they desire and feel. A definite 9 and not a 10 because the great Emmanuelle Riva is given so little to do.
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The Games of Countess Dolingen (1981)
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