Olivier Curchod presents 'The Rules of the Game'

About This Movie

So, you have Olivier Curchod's 'The Rules of the Game' from 2005? It's an interesting piece, really. Curchod dives into the essence of Jean Renoir's 1939 classic, exploring its layered narrative and rich character dynamics. The atmosphere he captures is reflective, almost reverent, as he dissects themes of class struggle and moral ambiguity. The pacing is methodical, allowing us to absorb the intricacies of Renoir's filmmaking. While the film isn’t flashy in terms of production—it's more of a talking head format—Curchod's insights are engaging. He doesn’t shy away from discussing the practical effects of the original, which adds depth to the conversation. A nice touch for anyone who appreciates film history or Renoir's work.

Film scholar interview formatFocuses on Renoir's 1939 classicExplores themes of class and morality