I know nothing of the director, and after reading other reviews, I certainly know nothing of any correlation between the Nazi occupation of France and Hitler as relating to the film, as far as metaphor and allegory goes. And I'm so glad I had no prior knowledge of any of that, because I was thoroughly delighted and impressed with this true piece of art.
I'm not a huge fan of period pieces, so when I realized it was set in the 15th century, I was inclined to stop watching. But after 10 to 15 minutes, I was hooked. The next thing I knew, I was an hour into it and enthralled. And I'm so glad I saw it through until the end.
The acting is wonderful. The story and screenplay are quite slick, especially the dialogue. The costuming, cinematography, music, etc., all work together to create a seamless product.
If you are a fan of French cinema, especially during the 1940s, I highly recommend this. If you're new to French cinema, this may not be an ideal introduction, but the storyline is universal enough to please.
I'm not a huge fan of period pieces, so when I realized it was set in the 15th century, I was inclined to stop watching. But after 10 to 15 minutes, I was hooked. The next thing I knew, I was an hour into it and enthralled. And I'm so glad I saw it through until the end.
The acting is wonderful. The story and screenplay are quite slick, especially the dialogue. The costuming, cinematography, music, etc., all work together to create a seamless product.
If you are a fan of French cinema, especially during the 1940s, I highly recommend this. If you're new to French cinema, this may not be an ideal introduction, but the storyline is universal enough to please.