Showing posts with label Olivier Assayas. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Olivier Assayas. Show all posts

Monday, 22 April 2019

D'après une histoire vraie (2017)



A writer goes through a tough period after the release of her latest book, as she gets involved with an obsessive admirer.

Well-staged intense psychological drama with a (predictable) twist can't avoid the impression one has already been here before, but the Seigner's and Green's performances are well worth the watch.


Monday, 9 January 2017

Clouds of Sils Maria (2014)



A film star comes face-to-face with an uncomfortable reflection of herself while starring in a revival of the play that launched her career.

A complex and extensive study of what performing art (and fictionality in general) may mean in relation to reality; the director finds many fine nuances to the topic, but the movie succeeds mainly on the superb and awe-inspiring performances of its cast.