A vicious gang of crooks plan to steal the wages of a local factory but their carefully laid plans go wrong...
Jacques Rivette, the great cinematic visionary and probably least known of the major French Wave directors, started making his first film in 1957 and completed it slowly over a period of two years, as money allowed. Finally released in 1961, Paris nous appartient brilliantly captured the mood of paranoia and uncertainty of that Cold War period. Featuring cameos from fellow New Wave directors Claude Chabrol, Jean-Luc Godard, and Jacques Demy; a striking musique concrète score, and Charles Bitsch's stunning black and white photography. The BFI is proud to present this world cinema classic in High Definition for the first time in the UK. Special features: Presented in High Definition Newly commissioned feature-length commentary by film scholar Adrian Martin (2018) Filmed introduction by critic Jonathan Romney on Rivette and Paris nous appartient (2016, 18 mins) Le Coup du Berger (Jacques Rivette, 1957, 29 mins) Illustrated booklet with a new essay by So Mayer, Tom Milne s 1962 review and a preview from Louis Marcorelles looking forward to the film s release Other extras TBC
Payroll is a 1961 British crime thriller; starring Michael Craig and Billie Whitelaw. Traversing the criminal underworld of the north-east of England some ten years before Get Carter Johnny Mellor’s band of ruthless criminals attempt to get away with murder but as the police close in the gang begins to fall apart with each member seeking a way out – and in their panic no one realizes there is one adversary they have all overlooked.
Payroll is a 1961 British crime thriller; starring Michael Craig and Billie Whitelaw. Traversing the criminal underworld of the north-east of England some ten years before Get Carter Johnny Mellor’s band of ruthless criminals attempt to get away with murder but as the police close in the gang begins to fall apart with each member seeking a way out – and in their panic no one realizes there is one adversary they have all overlooked.
Paris Nous Appartient was 'Cahier Du Cinema' critic Jacques Rivette's first film as is regarded as one of the foremost examples of the movement. A young literature student studying in Paris Anna Goupil (Betty Schneider) is drawn to the mysterious suicide of a young Spanish man Juan following a discussion with his friends at a party. Taking a role in an amateur performance of Shakespeare's Pericles Anna uses the rehearsals to try to uncover the reason why Juan took his own life.
A twisted take on Romeo and Juliet as Lucita is locked away in a convent to keep her away from her lover Esteban. Before the pair can elope Esteban is accused of heresy. Hiding in the convent he discovers the horrifying depravity of the covent's abbess Sister Incarnation. Can Esteban rescue his love from this madhouse before the inquisitor discovers what is going on and has everyone executed?
Set during the Inquisition, an innocent boy accused of heresy seeks refuge in the convent where her intolerant father has sent his girlfriend. The Abbess, who pretends to assist the young man, turns out to be an insatiable sadist who tortures her and then charges and accuses the innocent girlfriend of murder after the brutal death of her cellmate.
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