One of my favorite film makers, Eric Rohmer has passed away at age 89. I for one loved to watch his paint dry and hope to own all his works one day.
Many of his films were set in the modern era and addressed questions and explored choices we make in matters of love. My favorite film by him was set in the Paris of the French Revolution and starred Lucy Russell as courtesan Grace Dalrymple Elliott. I enjoyed other Rohmer films (“La Marquise d’O” probably was my least favorite, “Perceval le Gallois” was interesting if not superb), but “L’anglaise et le duc” has a special place in my heart. I’ve bored many friends to death (and early readers of this blog) talking about this film. I might be the largest distributer of this film in the U.S.
IMDB trailer, different than the one found on YouTube.
January 12, 2010 at 10:23
I will have to watch “L’anglaise et le duc.” I love films set in this time period and place.
January 13, 2010 at 01:23
I am known for boring people about works of art that I think are glorious. Think of it as an indication of a passionate soul.
January 13, 2010 at 01:28
Nice of you to say that. Btw, I’m soon to lend you a copy of “l’anglaise et le duc.” Now I know you will love it:)
January 13, 2010 at 08:19
I liked Le Rayon Vert and the series he did on the seasons. Though I missed the Summer one..
January 13, 2010 at 19:38
Rohmer is someone whose films I always have meant to see, but have never gotten around to it. You have provided additional inspiration to start making the time.
January 27, 2010 at 06:18
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