Love Eternal (1943)

This is a retelling of Tristan and Isolde, set in 1940s France. The script was written by Jean Cocteau.

Director:

Jean Delannoy

Writers:

Jean Cocteau (dialogue), Jean Cocteau (scenario)

Stars:

Madeleine Sologne, Jean Marais, Jean Murat

Cast

Cast overview:
Madeleine Sologne	...	Nathalie la blonde
Jean Marais	...	Patrice
Jean Murat	...	Marc
Junie Astor	...	Nathalie la brune
Roland Toutain	...	Lionel
Jane Marken	...	Anne (as Jeanne Marken)
Jean d'Yd	...	Amédée Frossin
Piéral	...	Achille Frossin
Alexandre Rignault	...	Morholt
Yvonne de Bray	...	Gertrude Frossin

Storyline

This is a retelling of Tristan and Isolde, set in 1940s France. The script was written by Jean Cocteau.

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Plot Keywords:

wedding planning | older man younger woman relationship | leg wound | drunkenness | wine cellar | 

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Genres:

Drama | Romance

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Did You Know?

Trivia

Paris box office: 10,511,384 French francs (11-1-1944).

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Connections

Referenced in Lock Up: Change of Heart (1959)

User Reviews

Excellent version of Tristan story

I thought this film was genius. For this implicit portrayal of Nazi politics to be made in Vichy France is astounding. The sinister Achille is one of the most shockingly real characters I've ever seen. If you speak French, see this movie (do NOT rely on the subtitling...it's shoddy).

Details

Country:

France

Language:

French

Release Date:

3 January 1948 (USA)

Also Known As:

The Eternal Return

Filming Locations:

Château de Pesteils, Polminhac, Cantal, France

Company Credits

Production Co:

Films André Paulvé

Technical Specs

Runtime:

107 min

Sound Mix:

Mono (Western Electric Sound System)

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1