Review of Stolen Kisses (1968) by Hugo S — 11 Mar 2008
BAISERS VOLÉS (1968).
Directed by François Truffaut.
Starring Jean-Pierre Léaud, Delphine Seyrig, Claude JadeTen years after Les 400 coups Jean-Pierre Léaud is back as Antoine Doinel, his most famous character, in François Truffaut's Baisers Volés.This time around it sure doesnt have the same psychological depth as the first film about Doinel but it does have its moment. Lots of humor, great dialogues and interesting editing. Its more of a character study as we see Doinel being kicked out of the army and struggling with love and trying to find a job. There isnt really any plot its more like a chronical to get to see what that character became.Léaud is still as natural as when he was 14 except his character doesnt sound much more mature, as it was to be expected from that former troubled child.Truffaut liked to experiment in his films and here it shows again trying new stuff in the storytelling, not always working but we can still give him the credits for trying something. His usual themes are back, love, betrayal, adultery, madness (in a way) and such. The camera often pays attention to details that arent that important but it makes it somehow stylish while the film looks cold. Its not the kind of film you'll watch if you want to be entertained but its definately an interesting piece.
This review of Stolen Kisses (1968) was written by Hugo S on 11 Mar 2008.
Stolen Kisses has generally received very positive reviews.
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