Jean Pierre Jeunet

[mazolaman]

Just watched this directors most recent film "MicMacs".

I'd recommend all of his major films.

He directed a film called "delicatessen",early in his career,which is possibly his most bizarre,in a post apocolyptic world,the postman still delivers on his bike,but where does the butchers meat come from?

Then came "Amelie",which surely everyone has seen.

The most touchingly beautiful film,full of quirks,about the life and love of the title character,her observations of the people who surround her.

After this,"A very long engagement",also starring Amelie lead Audrey Tatu,this tells a tale of love through one of the world wars,and also comments on the stupidity of war.Graphic at times,illustrating the horrors of war.But after all,a love story.Beautifully played.

Finally,"MicMacs",a very odd tale about a man who is involved in a freak accident,and ends up living with a gang of misfits.He then decides to exact revenge against the people who caused his accident,and his fathers death.This film shows great directorial maturity,as it seems a jolly jape,but the end hammers home a point perfectly,against colonial powers.

All of these films share the most beautifully artistic cinematography I have ever seen.

Each scene is a work of art,each in the most beautiful colours.

The set pieces within these films are magical,more akin to Charlie Chaplin than Hollywood,and are again,works of art.

The director regularly uses the same actors through all of his films,characterful faces.

A director who is quietly creating works of art.

[bstarrs]

Alien Resurrection...

[lemmycaution]

Great stuff. I've never seen "City of Lost Children". That's supposed to be a good one.