Charles Vanel and Annabella star respectively as a daring WW I aviator and his loving but neglected wife. Ostracized by the other pilots because of his recklessness and standoffishness, Vanel nonetheless befriends a young pilot who is in love with Vanel's wife.
Is it worth your time? If you like old French dramas where everyone is miserable in very polite ways, you might dig this. If you need a movie to move faster than a glacier in winter, stay away. It’s definitely for people who prefer watching people stare at each other over intense dialogue scenes rather than actual plot...
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"Is it worth your time? If you like old French dramas where everyone is miserable in very polite ways, you might dig this. If you need a movie to move faster than a glacier in winter, stay away. It’s definitely for people who prefer watching people stare at each other over intense dialogue scenes rather than actual plot progression. Charles Vanel is the guy you love to hate here. He plays this aviator who is basically a walking ego trip. He’s reckless, he’s rude, and he’s constantly alienating h..."
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