Film Criticism 7 "L'ombre des femmes", 2015 by Philippe Garrel

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A French film shot in 35mm by Renato Berta, featuring dynamic and contrasted black-and-white cinematography. A work reminiscent of the best cinema of Truffaut and Malle, evoking a sort of neo-Nouvelle Vague. The film delves into the contradictions and sense of possession within romantic relationships, centering on a trio of compelling characters adrift in a "Love Stream" set in the heart of Paris.

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L'ombre des femmes brushes against the literary, not only through its coherent and sharp dialogues but also with the occasional voice-over, reminiscent of a Stendhalian narrator distancing us from the wild fire of love. The cast delivers outstanding performances, particularly Clotilde Courau, who portrays a dreamy, tormented woman yearning for affection, with a peculiar talent for concealing a well-guarded secret. With a solid screenplay (Carriere, Deruas-Garrel, and Langmann), L'ombre des femmes brings an immersive freshness to contemporary French cinema.

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