The charismatic, surly son of a wealthy industrialist, Clément, leads a double life as a member of a right-wing extremist organization. When he’s ratted out after a failed assassination attempt on a prominent politician, Clément and his long-suffering wife Anne flee Paris to the idyllic country home of his childhood friend, pacifist print-maker Paul. As affection blossoms between Paul and Anne, the emotional, as well as political tensions, soar and eventually explode.
Acting
Romy Schneider's eyes do three films' worth of work.
Cinematography
Shadowy Paris vs. blinding island light — visual political metaphor.
Direction
Cavalier's debut already this controlled? Unfair.
Director
Alain Cavalier
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This was Alain Cavalier's first feature — he made it at 29 after assisting Bresson and René Clair.
Shot during the Algerian War's final year, the extremist group mirrors real OAS tactics — French audiences felt the political heat.
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Watched this only recently and enjoyed it immensely, gorgeous transfer. Then by chance I saw Jules et Jim a few days later. I was quite surprised as both films were released in 1962, and both star Henri Serre and both use the same location, the beautiful water mill Le Moulin D'Andé in Normandy. And both feature a love triangle. I much preferred Cavalier’s film. I hope Radiance brings us more of his earlier films.
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This looks good. Love Romi and Jean Louis .I found this as a DVD with English Subtitles. Thanks for the trailer.
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Love Romy🐯🪔🪔🪔🪔🪔🪔🪷🎄
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