Review of La Bête Humaine (1938) by Pauline Kael for New Yorker — 13 Sep 2012
The film has marvellous atmosphere and a fine cast, but the material, which involves brutal, uncontrollable passion seen in a social framework, turns oppressive, and at times Gabin is a lump.
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This review of La Bête Humaine (1938) was written by Pauline Kael and published by New Yorker on 13 Sep 2012.
La Bête Humaine has generally received very positive reviews.
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