Soon after the death of his first wife (whose dowry was inadequate), Charles Bovary, a country doctor in Normandy, marries Emma Rouault, who is well-endowed in every sense. In her new home, Emma finds conflict with her mother-in-law, a husband uninterested in the social whirl, and general discontentment; thereby proving an easy conquest for philanderer Rodolphe.
Is it worth your time? If you like old French movies where people sit around in parlors looking sad about their life choices, you’ll probably get a kick out of this. If you need something with a plot that moves faster than a snail, stay far away. This isn't exactly Siren of the Tropics in terms of energy. Valentine Te...
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Jean Renoir
Maurice Elvey
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"Is it worth your time? If you like old French movies where people sit around in parlors looking sad about their life choices, you’ll probably get a kick out of this. If you need something with a plot that moves faster than a snail, stay far away. This isn't exactly Siren of the Tropics in terms of energy. Valentine Tessier is doing a lot of heavy lifting here as Emma. She has this way of looking at her husband, Charles, like he’s a piece of furniture that hasn't been dusted in years. It’s prett..."
Henri Vilbert
Jean Renoir, Gustave Flaubert
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