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Le Combat Dans l’Île
Romy Schneider’s marriage to rich factory owner’s son Jean-Louis Trintignant has its rough side: his frequent absences for unexplained reasons, frightening outbursts of insane jealousy, and—her latest shocking discovery—a carefully wrapped anti-tank bazooka in the hall closet. However, there’s his friend to confide in, that warm and friendly pacifist, artisanal printer Henri Serre.
All too little known today, Le Combat Dans L’île subtly evokes a divided marriage—not unusual in French films—and a divided nation. Alain Cavalier’s first major film (he’d previously been a Malle assistant) exhibits an assurance of tone and pacing that make this a uniquely gripping, intricate triangle-drama/thriller.
“Not to be missed. Cavalier's subtly committed and beautifully crafted thriller investigates the political dilemmas of early 1960s France under the guise of a love triangle. It stars three of the most accomplished actors of European cinema of the period—Romy Schneider, Jean-Louis Trintignant and Henri Serre (Jim of Jules and Jim)—at their absolute peak here. It captures the fractured nature of France, fresh from the Algerian war, in a striking manner.” —Elliott Stein, Village Voice
Cast & Crew
Director: Alain Cavalier
Principal Cast: Romy Schneider, Jean-Louis Trintignant, Henri Serre, Diane Lepvrier
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