Review of Murmur of the Heart (1971) by Augustine H — 04 Aug 2013
Like his masterpiece Au Revoir Les Enfants 16 years later, Louis Malle crafts his childhood memories into an adorable memoir as a gift to audience. Commonly viewed as precocity in terms of the sexuality and taboo subjects it addresses, I personally think it is more like a revelation of adolescent innocence and tenderness.
As time goes by, the avant-garde sexuality is nothing in modern world, but the image of the daring Laurent, who goes where his minds flows without getting involved in secularism too much, is hardly seen now.
As for the controversial subject, its beauty lies on its spontaneity, unlike the Bernardo Bertolucci type of pretentiousness and superfluity which arouse criticisms easily. It is more than a great coming-of-age film, but a truthful and timeless art production of the precious childhood memories.
This review of Murmur of the Heart (1971) was written by Augustine H on 04 Aug 2013.
Murmur of the Heart has generally received very positive reviews.
Was this review helpful?
