SummaryMademoiselle Chambon is an elegant, moving tale of an unexpected romance between a married man and his son’s homeroom teacher — and their attempt to keep their desires from turning into a full-blown affair. [Lorber Films]
Directed By:Stéphane Brizé
Written By:Stéphane Brizé, Florence Vignon, Eric Holder
Mademoiselle Chambon
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Universal Acclaim
82
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Generally Favorable
7.5
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69% Positive
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Lindon is a strong, sensitive actor, heir to the stoic French working-class tradition of Jean Gabin and Lino Ventura. And not enough can be said for Kiberlain, an actress willing to be seen in all her ranges.
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The simplest of stories can be elevated by first-rate acting and directing. Consider Stephane Brize's Mademoiselle Chambon, a French film that achieves a subtle but devastating impact.
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Working from a well-thought-out script co-written by director Stéphane Brizé, the two stars deliver impressive, understated performances.
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Discretely drawn and elegantly photographed, Mademoiselle Chambon gives a French, working-class love triangle the "Brief Encounter" treatment.
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There's a restraint to Mademoiselle Chambon that's more English than French. Emotions get repressed more often than expressed.
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Offers the kind of intimate, naturalistic look at human interaction that recalls the heyday of Eric Rohmer.
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Although it deals with some monumental themes, Mademoiselle Chambon also feels wispy and inconsequential.
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Aug 13, 2010
9
An incredibly moving film. It made me feel similarly to the way I felt after watching The Age of Innocence. It's that forbidden love thing - and the impropriety of doing what you want to do when society and its rules frown on your doing so. There's not a ton of action or dialogue in this film, but every scene and every movement is important.
Production Company:
- TS Productions
- F Comme Film
- Arte France Cinéma
- Canal+
- TPS Star
- Centre national du cinéma et de l'image animée (CNC)
- Rézo Films
- Sofica Soficinéma 4
- Région Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
- Société des Producteurs de Cinéma et de Télévision (Procirep)
- Angoa-Agicoa
- MEDIA Programme of the European Union
Release Date:May 28, 2010
Duration:1 h 41 m
Awards
César Awards, France
• 1 Win & 3 Nominations
Istanbul Film Festival
• 2 Wins & 2 Nominations
Film Independent Spirit Awards
• 1 Nomination
