very enjoyable, & as many professional reviews indicated, an incisive glimpse into the inside world of artists, via writers & publishers; & how manipulative & narcissistic those who have fame & power can be. on the other hand, it also portrays those who are more than willing to fawn over the powerful to advance their agendas. without giving away plot, etc... several questions are raised after viewing this movie: 1. it is never made clear who m. tessier is? is he the purchaser of etienne's publishing house? or what...? 2. it is unclear what is happening when pierre is snubbed by etienne at the reception after etienne's daughter's recital? is etienne bored with him? is he discarding him? 3. it is very unclear as to etienne's reticence about going to italy? for what? & why is pierre affected? 4. has pierre left his agent & his old publishing house to join etienne's? or what? 4. sylvia represents morality; however, there is no real finality after she leaves the country house? at the very least, the director owes the audience an explanation for sitting thru the film.
none of these detract from the film, but it leaves empty voids that could have been easily explained.
none of these detract from the film, but it leaves empty voids that could have been easily explained.