In this movie Rohmer tells us about French Revolution using the words of a foreign lady now living in Paris. In this way he represents a totally different point of view: an aristocratic, realistic lady obviously sees events in a way which is not the one of traditional historical chronicle. This I found very interesting and also actual: how totalitarianism is against reason and good sense; the loss of certain human prerogatives when the will of the herd wins.
What I did not specially liked is the observation of human characters, which Rohmer usually does so well, but in this occasion is weak, not impressive. You don't really feel drama or any deep trouble in the duke's or the lady's soul, even their mutual love is not very well told.
Globally speaking is is not one of Rohmer's best movies.
What I did not specially liked is the observation of human characters, which Rohmer usually does so well, but in this occasion is weak, not impressive. You don't really feel drama or any deep trouble in the duke's or the lady's soul, even their mutual love is not very well told.
Globally speaking is is not one of Rohmer's best movies.