Description
Casque d’Or (12A)
Director: Jaques Becker
Starring: Simone Signoret, Serge Reggiani, Claude Dauphin
Crime | Drama | Romance | Gangster | France | 1952
1 hr 39 mins | Subtitles
Cinema loves a good romance. Even better when this includes a large slice of tragedy, murder, betrayal and melodrama. However, there’s nothing quite so compelling as a big screen love-triangle.
Very loosely based on the real-life relationship between Amélie Élie, a prostitute, and the Apache gang leaders Manda and Leca, Casque d’Or is a sumptuous romantic drama. Whilst Becker gives Signoret and Reggiani the space to build up an unmistakable chemistry, much of his focus is on the conflict between Manda and Roland. It’s beautifully shot, and whilst the era is seamlessly brought to life, it doesn’t feel like a period drama. Casque d’Or is a lavish and luxurious look at love between two people from the wrong side of the tracks.
The Purbeck Film Festival is very grateful to Heirlooms of Wareham, whose support will make this a very special evening.
Wednesday 25 Oct. 7.30 pm
The Rex Cinema BH20 4JX
£8.50: £6.00 (students and under 25s)
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