That Night in Varennes
(1982)
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That Night in Varennes
(1982)
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| Jean-Louis Barrault | ... | ||
| Marcello Mastroianni | ... | ||
| Hanna Schygulla | ... |
Countess Sophie de la Borde
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| Harvey Keitel | ... | ||
| Jean-Claude Brialy | ... |
Monsieur Jacob
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Andréa Ferréol | ... |
Madame Adélaïde Gagnon
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Michel Vitold | ... |
De Florange
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Laura Betti | ... |
Virginia Capacelli
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Enzo Jannacci | ... |
Italian clown
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Pierre Malet | ... |
Emile Delage, student revolutionary
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| Daniel Gélin | ... |
De Wendel
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Hugues Quester | ... | |
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Dora Doll | ... |
Nanette Precy
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Caterina Boratto | ... |
Madame Faustine
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Didi Perego | ... |
Madame Sauce
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In June of 1791, a group of passengers in a stagecoach find themselves caught up in the events of the French Revolution, when they find themselves in the city of Varennes when revolutionists arrest the fleeing King Louis. Written by frankfob2@yahoo.com
One of the most notable reviewers on this site condemned "La nuit de Varennes" to 2,5 stars (out of 4), but I am of the opinion that this movie should be appreciated better : there are not so many cinematic works in our times that are carried by such valuable concept,i.e. that preach and teach dignity and tolerance opposed to a laudable but often misguiding need to serve some higher principle. "Idiocy is the worst of treasons. - And no revolution will ever stop it." In Scola's historical comedy of manners, thoughts and emotions, Barrault's Restif is the key figure which spans a bridge between humble vox populi of Thomas Paine and aristocratic grandeur of Casanova. Watching this movie I felt like the spirit of wiser old Europe (which is still there, thanks to Scola a.o.) entered the body of Robert Altman's shape. French blu-ray with English subtitles is to be treasured.