Partir, revenir

I saw this film when it was looking for U.S. distribution. I never did find out why it was not distributed here. Some in the screening room were in tears while watching this gripping film told in an interesting way.

I described the film to friends as "THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK as if directed by Bob Fosse." I say that because the structure reminded me a lot of ALL THAT JAZZ (one of my favorite films). Lots of cutting back and forth in time with creative ways of showing what some of the characters where thinking.

Unfortunately, I have never been able to find a copy of this with English subtitles or dubbing. Once a French only video rental place said that I needed a French girl to translate for me (I wonder if they rented those as well........). Hopefully, I'll find a source or see it in some other way. Please contact me with suggestions.

A film that I still remember large parts of, after seeing it 20 years ago! --------------------------------------- UPDATE: After a lot of work and expense, I have finally seen this film again. I bought a German DVD(via ebay)of the film, which also had French with English subtitles. I then bought a DVD player that was region free.

While I still liked the film, it lacked the impact it had so many years ago. I thought the pacing was slower than I remembered, but still an excellent film.

The lengths I will go to in order to see some films!