Truffaut
makes one of his best films, taking us to a theater during the French
occupation of WWII. Catherine Deneuve plays an actress who runs the theater
after her husband fled the country, or so it is believed. Actually her
husband played by Heinz Bennent lives in the basement, writing and directing
from behind the scenes. Enter Gerard Depardieu, an actor who
just joins their newest production where he plays opposite
Deneuve. Soon a love triangle of sorts unfolds and the
dramatic rewards are tremendous. I love this film. It
was like a better version of To Be or Not to be (1942). I can’t help but
wonder if this was this film that inspired Mel Brooks to remake the classic
Ernst Lubitsch film. It makes me sad that Truffaut would only go on to
direct two more films. At least we have films such as this one
to inspire many future generations to come. Grade: A
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