Review of The Story of Adèle H. (1975) by Adrian B — 06 Jan 2013
In the 1800's, a woman named Adele (Isabelle Adjani), disguising herself as Ms. Lewly, comes to Halifax (only four years before Canada became a country) in search of her man (Bruce Robinson), a British officer.
She starts to get erratic and emotionally disturbed, often having breakdowns, and wants her man back, who is now committed to another woman and eventually is to wed. She is also being harassed through mail from her parents, the father being famed poet Victor Hugo, to come back home, especially since her mother is very ill.
Interesting Francois Truffaut film, much different compared to his other works, of the life of Adele Hugo, who died during World War I (not part of the film). Pretty good, especially with simultaneous use of both English and French dialogue, but not among Truffaut's best works, thanks some overboard performance techniques of Adjani.
This review of The Story of Adèle H. (1975) was written by Adrian B on 06 Jan 2013.
The Story of Adèle H. has generally received positive reviews.
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