I have decided to split my favourite films into two distinct groups. The first group is a list of the films that I have particularly enjoyed this year but which were not made or released this year. It is a longer list than the other and because it is more a reflection of what I have seen than anything else, it will have a touch less impact. However, for those interested, here are some of my favourite films of the year.
Tag / Nous Ne Vieillirons Pas Ensemble
REVIEW – Nous Ne Vieillirons Pas Ensemble (1972)
Videovista has my review of Maurice Pialat’s splendid We Won’t Grow Old Together.
I absolutely adored this film, so much so that I went out and purchased the rest of the Pialat films that Masters of Cinema/Eureka have released. Aside from the fantastic performances and the brutality of the relationship dynamic on display, I was also struck by how much Pialat’s style is reminiscent of that of Claude Chabrol. Keep an eye out for more Pialat pieces in the near future.
Ruthless Culture 