It is his film. Not surprising for a story who you know very well, for the old conflict between social classes, for the tensioned, for many reasons, relations between children and their parents.
A tragic love story giving nothing new.
Decent acting, reasonable development of story.
And Louis Jouvet.
Not only the status of last role impress but the admirable manner to explore each nuance defining his character - a police investigator - dominating each scene in subtle and precise way. A film profound useful for remind the old french cinema and a form of masterclass with deep roots in classic theater. So, Louis Jouvet in his last role , a tragic story of love and obtusity, social classes clash and a radical decision for conquer the happiness.
A tragic love story giving nothing new.
Decent acting, reasonable development of story.
And Louis Jouvet.
Not only the status of last role impress but the admirable manner to explore each nuance defining his character - a police investigator - dominating each scene in subtle and precise way. A film profound useful for remind the old french cinema and a form of masterclass with deep roots in classic theater. So, Louis Jouvet in his last role , a tragic story of love and obtusity, social classes clash and a radical decision for conquer the happiness.