The ever versatile French master Louis Malle made his most personal and dark film with this masterpiece about the last 48 hours in the life of disillusioned and depressed writer who visits his past before committing suicide. Maurice Ronet gives the performance of his life as the haunted writer that's pitch perfect and devastating. Malle manages the impossible to capture depression on screen like never before or after. The haunting music of Erik Satie and the glorious cinematography of Paris by Ghislain Cloquet take the film to new heights. The excellent cast includes Jeanne Moreau and Alexandra Stewart that make this elegant film a classic. YRCinema's coverage of films on DVD.
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
The Fire Within
The ever versatile French master Louis Malle made his most personal and dark film with this masterpiece about the last 48 hours in the life of disillusioned and depressed writer who visits his past before committing suicide. Maurice Ronet gives the performance of his life as the haunted writer that's pitch perfect and devastating. Malle manages the impossible to capture depression on screen like never before or after. The haunting music of Erik Satie and the glorious cinematography of Paris by Ghislain Cloquet take the film to new heights. The excellent cast includes Jeanne Moreau and Alexandra Stewart that make this elegant film a classic. YRCinema's coverage of films on DVD.
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