Claire Denis presides over a sensual and dramatic love triangle, physical and mental, with Juliette Binoche, Vincent Lindon As well as Gregoire Colin. sentimental crossroads intriguing film written Christine Ango which tells an emotionally unwieldy story set in Paris with a cast made up of French cinema heavyweights.
Juliette Binoche Will beradio host who lives with ten years jean, a retired sports champion played by Vincent Lindon. From the very beginning of the film, we feel that he was in prison for an unspecified crime and that he has a teenage son named Marcus who lives with her grandmother. Gregoire Colin it’s Francois, Sarah’s ex-boyfriend, returning to be part of their lives, rekindling memories and old passions. French cinema is full of such dramas, with unsurpassed couples, betrayals and cross-relationships.
Denis’ film reflects on love, coexistence, working on the past and the power to move forward. Screen adaptation of the novel Tournand de la vie Christine Ango, screenwriter sentimental crossroads in Italian cinemas from 17 November. europictures.
The structure is fairly traditional melodrama, even if the atmosphere is at times polluted by a thriller with a few dark and harrowing moments between the various characters involved. Sarah’s passion for Francoisfor example, it almost feels like a form of possession, and hints of Jean’s status as an ex-convict help create a sense of underground danger.
The interpretations are intense, starting with the character of Binoche, who traces the consequences of desire through a woman who is neither victim nor heroine. Her impulses drive her to make her life unstable and the audience wonders about her seemingly obscure choices. In general, the film is a bit lacking in character, and the lives of the various main characters are sketched in hastily without much credibility.
From a director like Claire Denis, one would expect something more, having a story with rich narrative potential. Just think of his previous work, such as an existential sci-fi epic. Savor or recent Let the sunshine in realize that she is an artist capable of developing more amazing creative dynamics.
However, it should be emphasized that sentimental crossroads it suffers a bit from being filmed during the pandemic, which is also highlighted by some scenes with the actors wearing masks to move around the city.
However, the story told makes one wonder about the speed with which love can dissolve and convincingly offers the idea that humans are made to love only one person, and the act of trying to transcend usually leads to a state of confusion that borders on insanity. vicious. An idea in which many can identify themselves. sentimental crossroads it’s an enjoyable and mediocre film for those who appreciate such love stories and plots, but it’s certainly not memorable or groundbreaking.
Source: Elle