Un carnet de bal

Un carnet de bal

1937 · 130 min · FR · 7.6 (23 votes)
Dir. Julien Duvivier · Starring Harry Baur, Marie Bell, Pierre Blanchar, Fernandel, Louis Jouvet, Raimu · Music Maurice Jaubert
DramaRomance

After the death of her husband, Christine realizes she has possibly wasted her life by marrying him instead of the man towards whom, in her youth, she had a stronger inclination. To overcome these dreary thoughts, she decides to find out about him and the other men who danced with her during a ball that was a turning point in her life, many years ago. She pays a visit to those forgotten acquaintances one after the other; Christine is not only surprised to see how they have fared, but also discovers the impact she had, unknowingly, on the feelings and the destiny of these persons.

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A poignant, melancholic journey through memory and regret. It feels like flipping through old photographs, each one stirring a bittersweet ache for paths not taken and loves lost to time. A quiet, reflective experience.

melancholicwistfulnostalgicreflectiveslow-burnclassic Hollywood romanceelegiac dramaperiod pieceregretmemorylost lovedestiny
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