A MAN AND A WOMAN is a romantic drama, which in an honest, but shabby, way awakens emotions. This is a melodic and visually beautiful display of a romance, which has very complex background. A sentimental part of the story consists of friendly gatherings, which grow in love and culminate with a passionate sex. It is simply not enough, regardless of a social culture.
A young widow Anne, a film script supervisor, is raising her daughter alone following the death of her husband, who worked as a stuntman. A young widower Jean-Louis, a race car driver, is raising his son alone following the death of his wife, who committed suicide after Jean-Louis was in a near fatal crash during the 24 Hours of Le Mans. The twosome meet at the boarding school where their children are enrolled. She misses her train, he offers her a ride. It is the first of several friendly encounters which eventually blossom into love...
The story is linked to series of charming incidents. The characters seem to be trapped in their past. Their spontaneous humor and honesty are truly impressive, however their behavior towards their children is somewhat trivial. Simply, it is very difficult to link all the elements into one harmonious whole in this film.
The characterization is not particularly good, but a visual expression and emotional melodies are very impressive. It seems, that Mr. Lelouch has delighted with his cinematography, while the characters has failed.
Anouk Aimée as Anne Gauthier is a very fragile character, which constantly renews the memory of touching and romantic moments with her deceased husband. It is very difficult to be happy in such internal relations. Jean-Louis Trintignant as Jean-Louis Duroc seems to be sincere in love, but he can not accept the fact that someone refuses love and happiness because of the past. His monologues are quite interesting.
I think that a visual beauty and melodious are not in accordance with the romance in this film.
A young widow Anne, a film script supervisor, is raising her daughter alone following the death of her husband, who worked as a stuntman. A young widower Jean-Louis, a race car driver, is raising his son alone following the death of his wife, who committed suicide after Jean-Louis was in a near fatal crash during the 24 Hours of Le Mans. The twosome meet at the boarding school where their children are enrolled. She misses her train, he offers her a ride. It is the first of several friendly encounters which eventually blossom into love...
The story is linked to series of charming incidents. The characters seem to be trapped in their past. Their spontaneous humor and honesty are truly impressive, however their behavior towards their children is somewhat trivial. Simply, it is very difficult to link all the elements into one harmonious whole in this film.
The characterization is not particularly good, but a visual expression and emotional melodies are very impressive. It seems, that Mr. Lelouch has delighted with his cinematography, while the characters has failed.
Anouk Aimée as Anne Gauthier is a very fragile character, which constantly renews the memory of touching and romantic moments with her deceased husband. It is very difficult to be happy in such internal relations. Jean-Louis Trintignant as Jean-Louis Duroc seems to be sincere in love, but he can not accept the fact that someone refuses love and happiness because of the past. His monologues are quite interesting.
I think that a visual beauty and melodious are not in accordance with the romance in this film.