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Escape movie with a difference
Zamy from ,
25th August, 2009
In a career spanning 50 years Robert Bresson completed only 13 films. Never mind, his work will last long after most Hollywood blockbusters have disappeared from view. This is film as art and Bresson was an artist, exercising the closest control over all elements of the film-making process. Using a minimalist style in cinematography, sound and unique actor/models for characters his films have a very special quality. Although never mainstream in his appeal, this ultimate 'auteur' rewards the committed viewer with an enriching, almost spiritual experience. This release has the added bonus of a 1983 German documentary made at the Cannes Film Festival where Bresson won an award for his final film 'L'Argent'. This provides some insight into this most private of directors and includes interviews with Tarkovsky, Louis Malle and Paul Shrader. So this is a very good dvd to start with if you are considering renting films from this director. I will certainly be adding more of them to my rental list.
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