New session of the Tontons make their cinema this Friday, May 31 at 8:30 p.m. with, on the program, “Here is the time of the assassins”, by Julien Duvivier (1956), in French version, with Jean Gabin and Danièle Delorme in the main roles.
Synopsis: in Paris, André Chatelin (Jean Gabin), a restaurateur with a big heart, sees the daughter of his first wife arrive, whom he has not seen for years. The young woman’s name is Catherine (Danièle Delorme) and declares that, since the death of her mother in Marseille, she has nowhere to go.
Soon, the young girl tries to oust Gérard, a friendly penniless student, whom André considers his son. This is only the beginning of his Machiavellian project…
The critics were unanimous following the screening with Jean Gabin still his usual self.
A magnificent example of French quality, in this noir film with a sometimes unbreathable atmosphere, Duvivier does, as always, a very honest craftsman’s job and there is nothing to complain about his directing choices. or direction of actors. Gabin plays a tailor-made role and Danièle Delorme is perfect in a bitchy character like French cinema loved so much in this post-war era. The story is flawless and well told, very correctly filmed and played in spirit by the entire cast, very consistent and of high quality. An interesting film that makes you think about the darkness of the human soul due to poverty…
Important : For people who have not taken out or renewed their membership, it will be time to do so on Friday evening during the session by paying in cash or by check (take advantage of an advantageous rate of 4 euros per session, benefit from a half-price pass for the Etoiles et Vieilles Bobines festival), and enjoy an aperitif dinner, a plate of French tapas and a strawberry salad.
