Monthly Archives: April 2015

Un Cœur en Hiver (A Heart in Winter)

Posted on April 30, 2015 by

Music-makers and those who like to listen; risk-takers and those who seek the safety of a dream … Continue reading →

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Une Nouvelle Amie (The New Girlfriend)

Posted on April 21, 2015 by

Sexuality and gender beam fluorescent pink in François Ozon’s playful adaptation of Ruth Rendell’s short story, ‘The New Girlfriend’. Romain Duris plays David, who after the death of his wife is left to raise their baby alone. His wife’s best … Continue reading →

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Dans La Maison (In the House)

Posted on April 8, 2015 by

Claude (Ernst Umhauer) is a lonely sixteen year-old boy with an intelligent, ghostly skin and a gift for storytelling. His talent catches the attention of Germain (Fabrice Luchini), his French literature teacher, when he submits a piece of creative writing, … Continue reading →

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