LE PETIT SOLDAT is a crime drama which has a war background. Godard's style is imbued with an uncomfortable political theme.
During the Algerian War, Bruno, an army deserter, lives in Geneva. He is caught in a dirty game between two secret service. Meanwhile, he meets and falls in love with Veronica, who is close to one of that secret services. Bruno must make a fateful decision, while both sides carry out inhuman pressures on him...
The sensitive subjects had a powerful impact on a realistic image of the film. Godard has, perhaps, made a small mistake with a frequent politicization. He moves away, in those moments, from his distinctive style. However, he has made, through the main protagonist, an intriguing moral confusion from which there is no escape.
The direction and pace are very good, while the characterization should be better. The reasons and emotions definitely missing in this story, which boils down to vague conversations about politics and love. Therefore, very serious situations get a frivolous tone in this film.
Michel Subor as Bruno Forestier is a kind of hero who is not sure of herself. Each of his decision encourages moral and intellectual issues. However, all fades and becomes part of the final deadly routine. Anna Karina as Veronica Dreyer is a girl who runs away from issues and do not wants to hear answers.
What can I say, this is Godard, master of style.
During the Algerian War, Bruno, an army deserter, lives in Geneva. He is caught in a dirty game between two secret service. Meanwhile, he meets and falls in love with Veronica, who is close to one of that secret services. Bruno must make a fateful decision, while both sides carry out inhuman pressures on him...
The sensitive subjects had a powerful impact on a realistic image of the film. Godard has, perhaps, made a small mistake with a frequent politicization. He moves away, in those moments, from his distinctive style. However, he has made, through the main protagonist, an intriguing moral confusion from which there is no escape.
The direction and pace are very good, while the characterization should be better. The reasons and emotions definitely missing in this story, which boils down to vague conversations about politics and love. Therefore, very serious situations get a frivolous tone in this film.
Michel Subor as Bruno Forestier is a kind of hero who is not sure of herself. Each of his decision encourages moral and intellectual issues. However, all fades and becomes part of the final deadly routine. Anna Karina as Veronica Dreyer is a girl who runs away from issues and do not wants to hear answers.
What can I say, this is Godard, master of style.