
Didier Méreuil, affectionately called Poliche, is in love with Rosine, a beautiful girl, so he does everything to please her. She does not love him, and accepts a seductive airplane pilot who proposes to her.


So, Poliche. This old French film... it's a curious watch, truly. If you're someone who loves digging into early cinema, especially French melodrama from a bygone era, you might find something here to ponder. But honestly, for most folks just looking for a good movie night? You'll probably find yourself drifting off. ...


Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.

Abel Gance

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"So, Poliche. This old French film... it's a curious watch, truly. If you're someone who loves digging into early cinema, especially French melodrama from a bygone era, you might find something here to ponder. But honestly, for most folks just looking for a good movie night? You'll probably find yourself drifting off. It's slow, very slow, and its emotional beats feel pretty distant now. This isn't one for the casual viewer. The story follows Didier Méreuil, known to everyone as Poliche. He’s c..."
Henry Bataille, Abel Gance, Henri Decoin
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