The first 2/3 of this is a sharp, funny psychological thriller / sophisticated comedy. Following the discovery of a stolen wallet, two characters begin a long, strange tango. But then the story takes a surprise turn, and things get loonier from there on out. Friends and spouses come into the picture, but key developments seem to occur off screen, and the characters' feelings and relationships remain mysterious. Resnais likes to get into mind games with his audience. Despite the frustrating finish, it is still a beautiful film to look at, with excellent camera work (cinematographer: Eric Gautier) and settings. Andre Dussollier is fine as the male lead, and it is interesting to see Mathieu Amalric playing a cop.
Review of Wild Grass
