Pros: focus, sound, close observation of a daring real-life escape Cons: too much narration early on, Mozart interruptus
I don’t think that I could say that I like any of the seven Robert Bresson films I’ve had the chance to see. One of them (Lancelot du Lac, the only one I saw on its theatrical release) I loathe. I dislike "...
Pros: Poignant and tense drama, ideal script for Bresson’s sparse style Cons: Black-and-white and subtitles (if either of those is important to you)
A Man Escaped is Robert Bresson at his best. Although many Bresson films are something of an acquired taste (or a taste not acquired), this one will have a definite appeal for most viewers. It’s a true-to-life prison escape story presented ...
Pros: Taut suspense never lets up; direct, simple, concentrated style; human dimension. Cons: Nil.
During the Second World War, French director Robert Bresson spent a year in a Nazi prison, which is likely to have helped him in the making of ‘A Man Escaped’ (also known as ‘Un condamné à mort c'est echappé’ or ‘Le vent souffle ou ...
Not long ago, I wrote that “Diary of a Country Priest” (1950) was probably Robert Bresson’s best-known film and it may be his masterpiece. Well, as with all great filmmakers, it’s difficult to choose a single great film from their body of work. As it...
Pros: Effective close ups and meticulous attention paid to details. Lovely French dialogue. Cons: Not for those who need a thrill.
Hard to read subtitles.
Plot summary: Fontaine, the main character is imprisoned for subterfuge and bombing. The movie details his attempt to escape. Fontaine, through interaction with other inmates and lots of spare time, slowly but surely creates tools for his escape. With...
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