LES DIABOLIQUES
Made in 1954
Henri-Georges Clouzot
With : Simone Signoret, Vera
Clouzot and Paul Meurisse
Suitable for 12 years and over
A sadistic headmaster,
A commanding and mistreated mistress,
A sickly wife.
A chilling trio in a provincial and
claustrophobic boarding school…
Les “diaboliques” is the first French “horror”
film ever made.
FAREWELL, MY QUEEN
Chantal Thomas
1810, in exile in Vienna,
Agathe-Sidonie, Queen Marie-Antoinette’s reader recounts Versailles: its splendour, its court and those days, those
last few days before the escape, before the worst…
Thank you for your suggestions, Sixte. I will try to watch the film and read the book. Rosa
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DeleteWhere can I find this DVD? Has it got the English subtitles, please? Thanks, Eve
ReplyDeleteOf course Eve, my selection has English subtitles.If you are in London, VIDEO CITY (117 Notting hill Gate), has a fabulous choice of French film to rent or to buy. Otherwise, any Amazon really...Best, Sixte
DeleteThanks, Sixte. I will go there. What do I need to do to become a member if this video shop, please? Eve
DeleteOh nothing Eve. Just your address. You will see they are very nice and helpful. Best, Sixte
DeleteThank you Sixte for your cultural input. Janice
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DeleteNice choices for this weekend. I like French films. Céline
ReplyDeleteI don't like horrors, but I will have a go. Joanna
ReplyDeleteDon't worry Joanna. It is not really an "horror" film. It is like a good Hitchcok film. Best, Sixte
DeleteDid you like the film and the book, Sixte? Val
ReplyDeleteOf course Val. Everything I put in my blog is tested (the recipes, the activities for the children, the books, the films, the music...). I put all my favorites, so yes, I have seen les diaboliques (recently), and read the book. To be honest, in French though...Best, Sixte
DeleteOh, Sixte, you feed us and develop us intellectually as well. You are great! Holly
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DeleteThanks for your book choice. I always liked the historical books. Kelly
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DeleteVery promissing viewing and interesting read for this weekend. Thanks Sixte. Louisa
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DeleteI am going to the Video City today to get this DVD. Ta, Fiona
ReplyDeletePerfect. You will see, they have an impressive choice of French films. Best, Sixte
DeleteI am a big fan of French cinematografy. I will try to rent/ buy Les Diaboliques. Thanks. Avni
ReplyDeleteBeware, you will adore it...Sixte
DeleteHey Sixte, you have organised my weekend. Good book and an interesting video. Thank you very much. Lucy
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DeleteA great and cruel suspense-thriller. There is no music! Wonderful play from Simone Signiret. Loved it! Wendy
ReplyDeleteI did not notice about the music though, well done Wendy...Best, Sixte
DeleteIt is a nails biting movie. A classic. Worth watching. Beata
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DeleteGreat film. Quite tense. Enjoyed it a lot. Pauline
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DeleteAn excellent, gripping thriller. Thanks Sixte. Yvonne
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DeleteA fantastic French classic thriller. Enjoyed it very much. Felicity
ReplyDeleteGood. I am pleased you enjoyed it Felicity. Sixte
DeletePerfect thriller, very well played. Kelly
ReplyDeleteA film of quality. A very tense and twisted story. Delia
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DeleteThis film was a revelation. Cheers, Maddie
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DeleteGreat French film. Very engaging. Miriam
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DeleteWell made thriller. Enjoyed watching it with my boyfriend. Heather
ReplyDeleteThank you Heather. It's always nice to have a boyfriend close to you while watching a thriller...Best, Sixte
DeleteEnjoyed the film and Simone Signoret was great.
ReplyDeleteMerci beaucoup. Brenda
De rien Brenda. Yes, Simone Signoret was such a great actress. I recommend you to watch "Casque d'or" and "Room a the top". She played incredibly well as well in those films. Best, Sixte
DeleteI was really scared watching the family. It was good. Eve
ReplyDeleteIt's good to be scared...sometimes...Best, Sixte
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