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| Wellspring Media | Release Date: April 5, 2002 |
Starring:
Charles Berling, Emmanuelle Béart
Summary:
Based on the novel by Jacques Chardonne, this epic drama takes place in France from 1900 to the '30s.
As befits a production of impeccable French pedigree, the acting, set design and lush cinematography are all outstanding. But the story is told so slowly.
But the irony of Les Destinées is that while Assayas is a pro at examining the inner workings of present-day connection and nuance, he's so overwhelmed by the sheer historical scope and detail of this massive saga that after three hours we're starved for emotional involvement with such inaccessible characters.
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