Fans of Jean Renoir will rush to see something ‘new’ from the great director; this very different Renoir picture sees him filming in the South of France, among regional laborers that bring their Italian and Spanish customs with them. It’s a tragedy about a crime of passion, all shot outside of a film studio, without big stars or glamorous trappings.
Toni
Blu-ray
The Criterion Collection 1040
1935 / B&w / 1:37 flat Academy / 84 min. / available through The Criterion Collection / Street Date August 25, 2020 / 39.95
Starring: Charles Blavette, Celia Montalvan, Édouard Delmont, Max Dalban, Jenny Hélia, Michel Kovachevitch, Andrex.
Cinematography: Claude Renoir
Film Editors: Suzanne de Troeye, Marguerite Renoir
Original Music: Paul Bozzi
Written by Jean Renoir from material by Jacques Levert
Produced by Marcel Pagnol
Directed by Jean Renoir
We’re told that in 1933 Jean Renoir was stinging from some pictures that didn’t go over well with the public, including the classic comedy-drama Boudou Saved from Drowning.
Toni
Blu-ray
The Criterion Collection 1040
1935 / B&w / 1:37 flat Academy / 84 min. / available through The Criterion Collection / Street Date August 25, 2020 / 39.95
Starring: Charles Blavette, Celia Montalvan, Édouard Delmont, Max Dalban, Jenny Hélia, Michel Kovachevitch, Andrex.
Cinematography: Claude Renoir
Film Editors: Suzanne de Troeye, Marguerite Renoir
Original Music: Paul Bozzi
Written by Jean Renoir from material by Jacques Levert
Produced by Marcel Pagnol
Directed by Jean Renoir
We’re told that in 1933 Jean Renoir was stinging from some pictures that didn’t go over well with the public, including the classic comedy-drama Boudou Saved from Drowning.
- 8/25/2020
- by Glenn Erickson
- Trailers from Hell
"The Most Beautiful Wife" The 'double standard' between men and women reveals its roots in paternalistic barbarism, as demonstrated by this quality Italo crime picture about a young woman claimed against her will by a Mafia thug. The gorgeous star Ornella Muti makes her debut; the sinister Mafia punk is Alessio Orano. It's strong stuff, but not exploitative. La moglie più bella Blu-ray Twilight Time 1970 / Color / 1:85 widescreen / 109 min. / Street Date September 6, 2016 / The Most Beautiful Wife / Available from the Twilight Time Movies Store24.95 Starring Ornella Muti, Alessio Orano, Tano Cimarosa, Pierluigi Aprà Cinematography Franco di Giacomo Production Design Umberto Turco Film Editor Antonio Siciliano Original Music Ennio Morricone Written by Damiano Damiani, Sofia Scandurra, Enrico Ribulisi Directed by Damiano Damiani
Reviewed by Glenn Erickson
One doesn't expect an Italian crime film to help bring about social change, but this show may be an exception. Frankly, its dark them fits right...
Reviewed by Glenn Erickson
One doesn't expect an Italian crime film to help bring about social change, but this show may be an exception. Frankly, its dark them fits right...
- 9/12/2016
- by Glenn Erickson
- Trailers from Hell
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