Monday 24 January 2011

L'heure d'Ete (Summer Hours)

2008, Assayas
similar techniques to 'Irma Vep'; long handhelds, circling camera
maybe a bit more stillness, with some more longer shots
use of deep focus when necessary
Assayas usually pretty unnoticeable colour-wise, but use of greens throughout (city/country)
Assayas at his pest in multiple person scenes where the camera, incredibly elegantly, moves around
no annoying shake in the way we follow it around
everyone swimming in money here; a little overdone
interesting themes, if a little heritage-pic/ cinema of quality
some gorgeous location shots, excellent performances largely
another impressive film, if a bit of a climbdown

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