Friday, July 15, 2011

"The Earrings of Madame de..." (1953)



-a gracefull masterpeice from visual master Max Ophuls

-excellent long takes and tracking shots

-costume design was brilliant. perfect for all characters

-locations were beatufully constructed

-unorthodox story; very complex and deals with coincidence, chance and consequence

-wonderful chain reaction story

-profound performance by Danielle Darrieux





Academy Awards, USA
YearResultAwardCategory/Recipient(s)
1955 NominatedOscarBest Costume Design, Black-and-White
Georges Annenkov
Rosine Delamare

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