Early in Éric Rohmer's career, he directed a movie series that he called Six Moral Tales. This series began with "La boulangère de Monceau" ("The Bakery Girl of Monceau" in English). On the one hand, it depicts the complexities of relationships. As to the issue of morality, Rohmer didn't mean this in the context of knowing right from wrong; rather, it was about analyzing the characters' feelings. The movie addresses the issue of guilt, with everyone being guilty in some way. There's also the issue of being in multiple relationships at once.
Whatever the case, it's one of the all-time classics. Anyone focusing on film theory definitely needs to take the time to watch it.
Lead actor Barbet Schroeder later became a director in his own right. He did "Barfly" and "Reversal of Fortune", and also made a brief appearance in "Mars Attacks!" as the president of France.
Whatever the case, it's one of the all-time classics. Anyone focusing on film theory definitely needs to take the time to watch it.
Lead actor Barbet Schroeder later became a director in his own right. He did "Barfly" and "Reversal of Fortune", and also made a brief appearance in "Mars Attacks!" as the president of France.