As remote and unfeeling as Stephane was, he seemed to be the only sincere character of the leading threesome. He was who he was and tried to be no one else. That's one good thing I can say about him.
After watching the movie, I was left wondering what Camille's true motives were. What were her feelings? Did she really fall in love with Stephane, or was it his artistry that attracted her? Was it lust, or was her vanity the trigger since he didn't fall at her feet?
What about Maxime? Did he love Camille, or was she simply a trophy to him? Did Camille, in turn, run to him to get away from her current living arrangement? How did he really feel in his situation? I have to question a man's motives when he acts as Maxime did, especially when the woman he supposedly loves is as beautiful as Camille, and seemingly as illusive.
By the end, the three main characters have proved themselves to be quite unappealing, only Brice and the shopkeeper friend of Stephane having provided any real warmth to the story. (Trivia: the actor who plays Brice is Stanilas Carre de Malberg who played Francois Quentin, Julien's brother, in "Au Revoir Les Enfants." Although he plays a small part, it was nice to see him again.)
You might enjoy the movie, especially if you are an art film buff; but cover up, just in case, because winter hits some harder than others, and you could be left with a lot of unanswered questions about the weather.
After watching the movie, I was left wondering what Camille's true motives were. What were her feelings? Did she really fall in love with Stephane, or was it his artistry that attracted her? Was it lust, or was her vanity the trigger since he didn't fall at her feet?
What about Maxime? Did he love Camille, or was she simply a trophy to him? Did Camille, in turn, run to him to get away from her current living arrangement? How did he really feel in his situation? I have to question a man's motives when he acts as Maxime did, especially when the woman he supposedly loves is as beautiful as Camille, and seemingly as illusive.
By the end, the three main characters have proved themselves to be quite unappealing, only Brice and the shopkeeper friend of Stephane having provided any real warmth to the story. (Trivia: the actor who plays Brice is Stanilas Carre de Malberg who played Francois Quentin, Julien's brother, in "Au Revoir Les Enfants." Although he plays a small part, it was nice to see him again.)
You might enjoy the movie, especially if you are an art film buff; but cover up, just in case, because winter hits some harder than others, and you could be left with a lot of unanswered questions about the weather.