Review of Lola (1961) by Danielle M — 16 Feb 2008

Jacques Demy's first film. His signature charm and unapologetic romanticism are as prevalent as ever.

Anouk Aimee creates a memorable character out of the forever returning hooker-with-the-heart-of-gold. One of the most interesting components to the film is the parallel between this film and Bresson's Les Dames du Bois de Boulogne. The character of Elina Labourdette seems to be a sort of continuation of her character in Les Dames. It seems a strange to be paying homage to a Bresson film when the film is dedicated to Max Ophuls. There's also a very neat reflection of lives in different generation. And of course in the end love conquers all.