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Sortilèges (1945)
An unknown ww2 french film
Sortilèges is an excellent film made by Christian-Jaque, a french director known by his comedies, on a marvellous scenario from Jacques Prévert. it shows that the french poet he was made very good films without Marcel Carné, the director he is too much associated. The film is very dark (as its B&W) and takes place in a little village lost in the mountain. The contrast between the murder and the snow is very symbolical. Besides the french love story between two young fellows, the character of the Bellman (Lucien Coëdel) has a very interessant psychology. Unfortunately, the film is nowadays totally forgotten and I doubt that people could see it easily... but a piracle may always happen ! In this case, I hope that my point of view will be shared and that Sortilèges will cross the Atlantic to be appreciated !