La rose de fer (Jean Rollin - 1973)
A young couple walks through a large cemetery. I daylight they are virile and self-confident, but when darkness falls doubt and fear gets firm grip. The Garden of Eden is gone and Adam and Eve can’t get out soon enough.
Rollins personal touch, gothic imagery and favorite motifs are present, and here he really manages to balance the elements and create a well-structured and meaningful whole. I don’t want to over emphasize arguments of quality that are based on expectations to structure, form and meaning. Fulfilling existing norms is quality but not art. And Rollin knows it. Besides excellent craftsmanship this film has multiple layers and a complexity that withstand obvious attempts of interpretation.
In my view this is one of the best films ever.
Viewed on Redemption’s beautiful Blu-ray release.
In my view this is one of the best films ever.
Viewed on Redemption’s beautiful Blu-ray release.
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