Starring: Judith Chemla, Jean-Pierre Darroussin, Yolande Moreau
Directed by: Stéphane Brizé
BBFC Certificate: 12
Running Time: 120 mins

Four stars

A sort of Tess of the d’Urbervilles in French, this version of Guy de Maupassant’s novel is beautifully structured, exquisite to look at and packs a powerful punch. Some may find it slow or deliberately obtuse at times, with its fractured structure, time leaps and characters who are not immediately introduced, but patience reaps rich rewards. [Read more…]