MAY 23 - 6.30 pm
Jacques Rivette: Introductory Lecture
Dr. Mary Wiles, Lecuturer in Theatre & Film Studies at the University of Canterbury in New Zealand, will provide an introduction to the work of Jacques Rivette. Dr. Wiles is currently writing a book - the first in the English language - on the work of Rivette.
MAY 23: Jacques Rivette - 7:00pm
Paris Belongs to Us
(Jacques Rivette) 1960 France 140 mins
Paris Belongs to Us
(Jacques Rivette) 1960 France 140 mins
A theatre troupe rehearses Shakespeare's Pericles whilst a sinister political conspiracy results in several deaths. Rivette's first feature, filmed over 2 years, was a triumph of tenacity over adversity & presents an astonishing personal vision of intellectual life & paranoia in Paris. Made with the assistance of the cream of the New Wave including Chabrol & Truffaut (producers), Jean Gruault (co-writer), Charles Bitsch (cinematography) & starring Jean-Claude Brialy, Godard & Demy. Newly restored imported 35mm print.
Articles from CTEQ Annotations on Film:
Relevant Articles from Senses of Cinema:
Great Directors Critical Database: Jacques Rivette - Saul Austerlitz
MAY 23: Jacques Rivette - 9:30pm
Duelle
(Jacques Rivette) 1976 mins 121 mins
Duelle
(Jacques Rivette) 1976 mins 121 mins
The rivalling Sun Fairy (Bulle Ogier) and Ghost Goddess (Juliet Berto) both descend to Paris to search for, and battle over, a magic stone that will allow them to remain on Earth past their allotted 40 days. Perhaps the quintessential Rivette film, Duelle weaves supernaturalism and noir elements into a magical distillation of the mysterythriller genre. Rivette's first collaboration with cinematographer William Lubtchansky transports the viewer with its stylistic elegance, sweeping camera and jazz score (performed live in front of the camera!). Imported 35mm print.
Articles from CTEQ Annotations on Film:
Relevant Articles from Senses of Cinema:
Great Directors Critical Database: Jacques Rivette - Saul Austerlitz