Early example of poetic realism: A grubby poor neighborhood, where buildings are slated to be taken down, reacts to the arrival of a young woman, whose father has spent time in prison..
Is it worth the watch? If you like movies that feel like a wet Monday morning in a town that hates you, then yes, definitely watch this. It is perfect for people who enjoy moody atmosphere more than a fast-moving plot. If you need a happy ending or sets that don't look like they have a mold problem, you will probably h...
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Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.
Pierre Chenal
Bruno Ziener
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"Is it worth the watch? If you like movies that feel like a wet Monday morning in a town that hates you, then yes, definitely watch this. It is perfect for people who enjoy moody atmosphere more than a fast-moving plot. If you need a happy ending or sets that don't look like they have a mold problem, you will probably hate it. It is very bleak. I put this on late last night and the first thing that hit me was how dark everything is. Not just the lighting, but the whole vibe of the street. The bui..."
Gabriel Gabrio
Roger Blin, Pierre Chenal, Marcel Aymé
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