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Jules and Jim
Jules and Jim

7.6

Jules and Jim

NR·1962·106m

Summary

In the carefree days before World War I, introverted Austrian author Jules strikes up a friendship with the exuberant Frenchman Jim and both men fall for the impulsive and beautiful Catherine.

Crew

Director, Adaptation

François Truffaut

Adaptation

Jean Gruault

Novel

Henri-Pierre Roché

Reviews

Geronimo1967

Geronimo1967

July 20, 2024

7

Jeanne Moreau is superb here with her portrayal of "Catherine", a rather selfish and erratic woman who manipulates two men - "Julius/Jules" (Oskar Werner) and "Jim" (Henri Serre). Sometimes married to one, but in love with them both - or with neither, or maybe even not with herself - Truffaut juggles these three balls terrifically well. The pace changes frequently - hectic then glacial; the dialogue is sparing - especially from "Jim", and the style of the film evolves effortlessly with a narrative that starts before WWI and continues long after. The photography is frequently intimate and potent and we are invited to follow these flawed individuals as they age pretty gracelessly trying to find some solution to their predicament - who gets the girl; who does the girl want; what does the girl want? As ever with this director, there is humour and glamour - and if you get an opportunity, try and see it on a big screen to immerse yourself in the detail of this quality production. It sags a little in the third quarter and I have to say that I didn't much like any of their characters - but otherwise an entertaining look at life when the norms don't apply - and well worth a watch.

Media

Status:

Released

Original Language:

French

Budget:

$0.00

Revenue:

$0.00

Keywords

adultery
friendship
prostitute
jealousy
paris, france
based on novel or book
love triangle
musician
marriage
love
polyamory
austrian
1910s
nouvelle vague