Plus fort!!!!!!!

1. are here any cinema of cruelty effects?
2. comment on the use of sound in the film
3. how effective is the use of Black and white stock?
4. rate the film out of 5

Regrettably I will have to agree with Matt on this one the film did deserve 4 out of 5. Also I felt that the scene with the actress on stage and the flashing bulbs was a powerful moment of cruelty within the film. The use of silence and lights created an eerie atmosphere that exposes the viewer. Another moment similar to that is right at the beginning where the camera pans through the train station at eye level. The shaking and the constant switch of the camera gave a nauseating and unpleasant feel to the scene. Despite this the film itself felt more of a biopic then a delve into cruelty and that these were the only instance of theatre of cruelty within the film. It was much more a film about the relationship between Prevel and Artaud and how their friendship effected their lives.

As for the music it felt that at any moment you would hear the deep rumble and wail of a blues singer, "I got the blues, Saturday morning 9:15 etc etc... It just didn't feel appropriate. It just didn't quite suit the mood. The music at the beginning with the singer on the stage felt much more appropriate to the mood and atmosphere of the film.

As for the black and white it felt appropriate. If it had been not been in black and white it would perhaps lose some of its appeal. The black and white made the whole experience feel much more real and authentic, as well as a romantic edge to it. I understand romantic may not be the right word so feel free to comment.

Jeremy x