Jules and Jim
1962
Black Forest
François Truffault
Romantic Drama
What’s it all about: Jeanne Moreau has the smile of a cursed sculpture, which spells trouble for best friends Oskar Werner and Henri Serre, who had matching suits made for the occasion.
First Encounter: sometime in college; Candotti’s first viewing
Prostitute Index: nil
Death By: impetuous driving
Relics: Edward Gorey-era swimsuits and boxing attire; hourglass; superstition about putting a hat on a bed
Heartthrobs: Henri Serre, Serge Rezvani
LoFi Magic: freeze-frame facial expressions, a dizzying camera, actors running everywhere
Makes me want to: see how good/bad the remake is with Michael Ontkean and Margot Kidder
Candotti take: a very slow menage a trois
Worth a watch/rewatch: Yes
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