*13.02 19:30 With Pre-Screening Sharing (Hosted by Filmmaker Albert CHU)
Based on the novel by Henri-Pierre Roche, this film is about two men, two artists, one of whom is Austrian, the other French, and their love for the same woman over a period of twenty years. This pure love triangle is interrupted by the Great War, but becomes even stronger after it, only to fade with Jim and Catherine’s deaths in the early 30s.
Dir. François TRUFFAUT
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Recommendation
I adore so many scenes in this film. Using composition, blocking, pan shots, and a hauntingly beautiful score, Truffaut effortlessly portrays the relationships and lives of this iconic trio. The filmmaking is full of surprises, just like their relationship. You can watch it and ask a million questions, or simply let the film’s world take the lead and experience life as it happens. A 1962 masterpiece that remains utterly charming.
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Albert CHU
Macao director, whose notable works include his USC graduation film A Ming's Macau and Macao Stories: Sometimes. In 2000, he co-founded the “Associação Audio-Visual CUT” with friends, dedicated to promoting film and video culture.