The film is initially difficult to follow because there are a large number of characters without introduction or explanation and the slots they occupy in the film are not at all apparent. As the two stories come together around the theme of interlocking. In the short time ive had to process this, ive thought about the ending in a. Pink floyd features strongly, but also the track from the name of the movie which has a profound meaning as well. This does become clearer over time and technically, the film works pretty well. Numa montagem paralela, o filme conta duas historias distinta. The film is initially difficult to follow because there are a large number of. The title refers not to the popular cafe on boulevard saintgermain in paris, but to a matthew herbert song of the same name which the film uses to represent its musical current.
Atmospheric, fantastical, tragic and hopeful, the film chronicles the parallel. Characters utilize memories of specific songs, including one which gives the film its title, to both sooth and trigger emotions. It starts off at a slow pace and though it continues that way,i became more engaged as the plot developed. That film was stylistically accomplished, thematically ambitious and. A love story about people separated by time and place but connected in profound and mysterious ways. Directed, written, and edited by jeanmarc vallee, the film garnered nominations for the 2012. Atmospheric, fantastical, tragic and hopeful, the film. Directed, written, and edited by jeanmarc vallee, the film garnered nominations for the 2012 genie awards. How the two stories connect is the film s slow reveal, and will not be to. Atmospheric, fantastical, tragic and hopeful, the film chronicles the parallel fates of jacqueline vanessa paradis a young mother with a down syndrome son in 1960s paris, and antoine kevin parent, a recently divorced successful dj in present day. Atmospheric, fantastical, tragic and hopeful, the film chronicles the parallel fates of jacqueline. Skipping between paris in the 1960s and contemporary montreal, the film traces the destinies of. Jeanmarc vallees experimental film alternates between two tales, one fascinating, one drivel, writes philip french. Atmospheric, fantastical, tragic and hopeful, the film chronicles the parallel fates of.
This site uses cookies for analytics, personalized content and ads. Atmospheric, fantastical, tragic and hopeful, the film chronicles the parallel fates of jacqueline, a young mother with a disabled son in 1960s paris, and antoine, a recentlydivorced, successful dj in present day montreal. The roller coaster of feelings and situations has something for everyone to identify with. This film is a great example of a director with supreme confidence in his visuals, approach to music which is used not solely as soundtrack but as a character itself, and also with its themes. We dont need the films occasional narrator to tell us what is. Isabel discovers that he has a mistress, a russian woman named magda tellman. Parallel stories revolve around a presentday disc jockey kevin parent and a single mother vanessa paradis in the 1960s.
Roxy is pregnant, but her husband has just walked out on her without explanation. How the two stories connect is the films slow reveal, and will not be to. While the use of a medium to reveal the characters past lives might be hokum if you believe the story as one hundred per cent true it is. In 2011, antoine has a life most people would envy hes a successful club dj living in montreal with an international following, he has a beautiful. I didnt know what to make of it at first, then felt the film would. Rock tunes play a big role here, with pink floyd once again taking a pole position on the soundtrack. Download the tv guide app for iphone, ipad and android. Jacqueline vanessa paradis gives birth to a child with down syndrome in 1960s paris and is encouraged to give him up for adoption by her husband. The film cuts between two seemingly unrelated stories. It sets the tone and mood throughout and is the background to the entire story. One of the most unique and intriguing movies i have ever seen.
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