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Director's Spotlight
Senior Film Conservator
Director's Spotlight: France
A Deep Dive into the 1935 Vision of Sacha Guitry
The Romance DNA of Bonne chance! is a reflection of France's the subversive storytelling techniques employed by Sacha Guitry in 1935. Breaking the traditional rules of Romance engagement, it leaves an indelible mark on the soul of the viewer.
In Bonne chance!, Sacha Guitry 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.
| Cinematography | Noir-Inspired |
| Soundtrack | Orchestral |
| Editing | Slow-Burn |
| Art Direction | Brutalist |
Visualizing the convergence of Sacha Guitry's style and the core Romance narrative.
A girl, Marie, who got engaged to a boy who is leaving for military training (thirteen days), wins two million on the raffle thanks to an older man, Claude, whom she calls her good luck charm. While the fiance is away, he takes her to a honeymoon before the wedding, spending a lot of money on caviar, Renoir paintings, castles and other trivia. As Marie is of unknown father, Claude contemplates adopting her.
Decades after its release, Bonne chance! remains a vital piece of the cinematic puzzle. Its influence can be seen in countless modern works, solidifying Sacha Guitry's status as a master of the craft in France and beyond.