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Director's Spotlight
Senior Film Conservator
Director's Spotlight: France
A Deep Dive into the 1930 Vision of Jean Grémillon
Peeling back the layers of Jean Grémillon's La petite Lise exposes the collaborative alchemy between Jean Grémillon and the 1930 creative team. Anchored by a narrative that is both personal and universal, it reinforces the idea that cinema is a medium of infinite possibilities.
In La petite Lise, Jean Grémillon pushes the boundaries of conventional narrative. The film's unique approach to its subject matter has sparked endless debates and interpretations among cinephiles and critics alike.
To fully appreciate La petite Lise, one must consider the cinematic climate of 1930. During this period, France was undergoing significant artistic shifts, and Jean Grémillon was at the forefront of this Drama movement, often challenging established norms.
| Cinematography | Static |
| Soundtrack | Synth-Heavy |
| Editing | Disjunctive |
| Art Direction | Baroque |
Visualizing the convergence of Jean Grémillon's style and the core Drama narrative.
Victor Berthier, a good man but also a very jealous one, killed his wife in a fit of jealousy. After serving a few years in a chain gang, he is released for good behavior. He feels very happy to be able to return to Paris and to meet Lise, his daughter, again. But, to his dismay, he finds that Lise, through the fault of André, her lover and pimp, has unwillingly committed a murder.
Decades after its release, La petite Lise remains a vital piece of the cinematic puzzle. Its influence can be seen in countless modern works, solidifying Jean Grémillon's status as a master of the craft in France and beyond.