Review of L'Atalante (1934) by William S — 19 Sep 2007
When I first saw this at the flics in the 80s I was totally blown away. Along with Jean Vigo's other film, Zero de Conduite, it's one of the most beautiful and purely cinematic films ever made - earthy, gritty, sensual, innocent, romantic and dream-like. Totally beguiling and never forgotten.
It will always be in my top 5 films of all time (if I wasn't so in love with Vertigo it could be my favourite!). To think of the wonders Jean Vigo would have gone on to make if he hadn't tragically died so young! What a waste!
This review of L'Atalante (1934) was written by William S on 19 Sep 2007.
L'Atalante has generally received very positive reviews.
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