classic which made a superstar of its leading man, Gerard Philipe--- and justifiably so.
A schoolboy's infatuation for the wife of a soldier inexorably leads to tragedy in this uncompromising film.
Micheline Presle is the wife unafraid to return his love even though it leads to disgrace and shame. Has there ever been a more attractive film couple or a doomed affair better portrayed?
This definitely is a film to share with your love interest; like "Brief Encounter," I'd wager there isn't a woman that would dislike it. The direction, by Autant Lara, is first-rate as is the cinematography.
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Topic - "Devil in the Flesh:" from '47 France comes the WWI-set romantic - tinear 17:28:24 03/23/09 (5)
- RE: "Devil in the Flesh:" from '47 France comes the WWI-set romantic - patrickU 12:03:55 03/24/09 (4)
- Philipe really is extraordinary, as is Baur. I feel rather - tinear 16:35:00 03/24/09 (3)
- RE: Philipe really is extraordinary, as is Baur. I feel rather - patrickU 02:19:05 03/25/09 (2)
- I don't know. He is anything BUT theater-like in "Devil." Quite - tinear 07:13:23 03/25/09 (1)
- RE: I don't know. He is anything BUT theater-like in "Devil." Quite - patrickU 07:26:05 03/25/09 (0)