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Let Them Eat (2006)
A passionate work from a passionate artist.
In Leslie Cottle's film "Let Them Eat
", her passion for film-making clearly comes through. It is quite apparent that the subject matter in this film resonates deeply with her. As such, the viewer is also swept up in the emotions being portrayed in the film.
What also convinces the viewer to submerse themselves in her story is the fine performances throughout "Let Them Eat
", particularly Mark Camacho and also Ms. Cottle herself. That Ms. Cottle can produce, direct and still give us a nuanced portrayal of both Marie Antoinette and Bella Varennes says very much of this filmmaker.
And speaking of her production credit, let it be said that the production values are quite impressive for a small, independent film and display Ms. Cottle's exacting attention to detail. It also allows the viewer to easily follow Ms. Cottle through the story, as the convincing environment allows us to focus on the characters themselves.