A countess wants to become a chatelaine again. Unfortunately ,her beloved son cannot get the castle which 's sold for a hefty sum to Americans.
So, L'abbé Constantin from 1933. Is it worth tracking down today? Well, if you’re a big fan of early French talkies, or just really curious about how stories were told back then, then yes, it has a certain charm. You’ll probably appreciate the slower pace and the kind of gentle, almost theatrical performances. But if y...
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Jean-Paul Paulin
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"So, L'abbé Constantin from 1933. Is it worth tracking down today? Well, if you’re a big fan of early French talkies, or just really curious about how stories were told back then, then yes, it has a certain charm. You’ll probably appreciate the slower pace and the kind of gentle, almost theatrical performances. But if you’re expecting anything fast-paced, or a story that grips you with twists and turns, you’ll likely find yourself checking your watch. This one’s definitely not for the modern bloc..."
Hector Crémieux, Charles Spaak, Pierre Decourcelle, Ludovic Halévy
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