A triangle set in Morocco involving a nouveau riche businessman, his wife and her former lover.Meanwhile a French officer in Morocco accomplishes much for his country.
Is it worth your time? If you have a thing for old French cinema or want to see Jean Marais before he became a household name, sure. If you’re looking for a tight narrative, you’re going to be disappointed. It’s for the patient, honestly. The whole vibe is a bit disjointed. It feels like two different movies taped tog...
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Marcel L'Herbier
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"Is it worth your time? If you have a thing for old French cinema or want to see Jean Marais before he became a household name, sure. If you’re looking for a tight narrative, you’re going to be disappointed. It’s for the patient, honestly. The whole vibe is a bit disjointed. It feels like two different movies taped together. One is about a guy trying to keep his marriage from falling apart in Morocco, and the other is just watching an officer do paperwork and ride horses. It’s like watching a so..."
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