Category Archives: Claude Chabrol
A Girl Cut in Two (2007)
“Depraved to the bone.” Shortly after beginning Claude Chabrol’s film A Girl Cut in Two (La Fille Coupee de Deux), I realised that this had to be a re-working of the love-triangle between eminent, middle-aged, married architect Stanford White, Gibson girl Evelyn … Continue reading
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Merci Pour le Chocolat (2000)
“In this house, I serve the chocolate.” In Merci Pour Le Chocolat Mika Muller (Isabelle Huppert), the owner of a chocolate factory remarries Andre Polonski (Jacques Dutronc), a famous pianist. Their youthful first marriage ended in divorce, and Andre subsequently … Continue reading
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Les Bonnes Femmes (1960)
“I’m waiting for a special occasion.” French director, Claude Chabrol is often compared to Alfred Hitchcock–and that comparison seems justified in the 1960, early Chabrol film, Les Bonnes Femmes. This is the story of four Parisian shop girls who spend … Continue reading
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L’Enfer (1994)
“She’s flown the coop.” Paul (Francois Cluzet) and Nelly (Emmanuelle Beart) Prieur own and manage a lakeside hotel–a romantic place with an idyllic location that appeals to lovers. Paul is under a great deal of strain–the hotel is a tremendous … Continue reading
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The Eye of Vichy (1993)
“Throwing you into the arms of Communism.” Claude Chabrol’s documentary, The Eye of Vichy focuses on the French government of Marshal Petain. After the collapse of the French government in 1940, Petain took the lead, and with the war between … Continue reading
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The Color of Lies (1999)
“You never know who you live with.” In the picturesque coastal village of St Malo in Brittany–the unimaginable happens–a 10-year-old child is found raped and murdered. Suspicion immediately falls on the girl’s reclusive, mentally fragile art teacher Rene Sterne (Jacques … Continue reading
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Inspecteur Lavardin (1986)
“I’m willing to forget my code of ethics to avoid inconvenience.” In a sleepy little coastal town, famous Catholic author, Raoul Mons (Jacques Dacqmine) is found dead–naked on the beach and with the word pig written on his body. Suspicion … Continue reading
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Cop au Vin (1985)
“The wolf pack’s thinning out.” French director, Claude Chabrol’s film Cop au Vin is a tale of corruption, greed and murder set in a small, sleepy French village. Wheel chair bound widow Madame Cuno (Stephane Audran) lives with her only … Continue reading
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Comedy of Power (2006)
“He has friends in high places.” Claude Chabrol’s film Comedy of Power stars Isabelle Huppert as Judge Jeanne Charmant-Killman. Known as the “Piranha” her job is reportedly the “most powerful” position in France, and this certainly seems to be true … Continue reading
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Flower Of Evil (2003)
“I love it when you have qualms.” Claude Chabrol fans won’t be able to resist taking a look at Flower of Evil–a film with a great beginning, loaded with atmosphere, but with an ultimately disappointing ending. The story revolves around … Continue reading
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