The River
an attention to colour that is almost abstract in its boldness and impact
| 12 Nov 2006
Film title:
The River
The choice of 'The River' was inspired by Powell and Pressburger's luxuriant classic 'Black Narcissus' (1947), which was based on a novel by the same author – Rumer Godden - as was 'The River'. 'The River' gave Renoir the opportunity to work in the vibrant setting of India, and while the story of insecure expatriate girls falling for a wounded American airman is diverting enough, the real fascination lies in Renoir's presentation of his subject – a combination of naturalistic, even documentary-like scenes, contrasting with an attention to colour that is almost abstract in its boldness and impact. [RJ Thompson]
Out now.
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