Review of Murmur of the Heart (1971) by Alex H — 22 Jan 2012
Malle's jazzy dram-com is unlike anything you've ever seen. It's semi-incestuous undertone and the portrayal of adolescent sexual awakening may make this a hard film for some to watch, but to me it's just a joy to watch.
It's one of the prime examples of why I think Louie Malle is one of the finest French filmmakers in the history of cinema. Up with Truffaut, Godard, Melville. I even might say he surpasses greats like Renoir, Bresson, and Cocteau.
That is indeed a big deal considering the public opinion of those very fine directors.
This review of Murmur of the Heart (1971) was written by Alex H on 22 Jan 2012.
Murmur of the Heart has generally received very positive reviews.
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