François Truffaut's homage to the theater was an Oscar and Golden Globe nominee and won a basketful of César Awards. It takes place in Nazi occupied Paris in 1942 and shows how the French coped with that tragedy. The anti-Jewish propaganda is continual throughout.
Catherine Deneuve is magnificent as the wife of a theater owner (Heinz Bennent), who now runs it while keeping her Jewish husband hidden in the basement.
Gérard Depardieu is her new leading man. He is stunningly suave and comedic as a womanizer, who also happens to be part of the Resistance. His repartee with Arnette (Andréa Ferréol) is hilarious.
Bennent was excellent as the husband and director in the basement. Seeing him just before the play opened was just as I imagine it is for all directors.
The music and cinematography were excellent also, and Truffaut's direction was flawless.
A superb ending!
Catherine Deneuve is magnificent as the wife of a theater owner (Heinz Bennent), who now runs it while keeping her Jewish husband hidden in the basement.
Gérard Depardieu is her new leading man. He is stunningly suave and comedic as a womanizer, who also happens to be part of the Resistance. His repartee with Arnette (Andréa Ferréol) is hilarious.
Bennent was excellent as the husband and director in the basement. Seeing him just before the play opened was just as I imagine it is for all directors.
The music and cinematography were excellent also, and Truffaut's direction was flawless.
A superb ending!