Pierre Laurier is under the thumb of a dangerous woman. He considers committing suicide but would like to bequeath his soul to his best friend.
Okay, L'âme de Pierre (or "Pierre's Soul" for those of us less fluent) is one of those old melodramas. If you’re into the very specific flavor of early 20th-century French cinema, the kind that isn't afraid to get real dramatic, then yeah, give it a shot. Otherwise, honestly, it might feel a bit like homework. It's for...
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Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.
Gaston Roudès
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"Okay, L'âme de Pierre (or "Pierre's Soul" for those of us less fluent) is one of those old melodramas. If you’re into the very specific flavor of early 20th-century French cinema, the kind that isn't afraid to get real dramatic, then yeah, give it a shot. Otherwise, honestly, it might feel a bit like homework. It's for people who appreciate the historical aspect, the stage-y acting, and plots that just go for it with big emotions. If you’re looking for modern pacing or subtle character work, you..."
Georges Lannes, Georges Ohnet, Gaston Roudès
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