7.6
“A Hymn to Life and Love”
Jules and Jim (1962)
January 23, 19621h 46mFR
7.5
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Overview
In the carefree days before World War I, introverted Austrian author Jules strikes up a friendship with the exuberant Frenchman Jim and both men fall for the impulsive and beautiful Catherine.
Director
François TruffautWhere to Watch
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English
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Les Films du CarrosseSédif Productions (as S.E.D.I.F.)
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User Reviews
CinemaSerf
7.0Jeanne Moreau is superb here with her portrayal of "Catherine", a rather selfish and erratic woman who manipulates two men - "Julius/Jules" (Oskar Werner) and "Jim" (Henri Serre). Sometimes married to one, but in love with them both - or with neither, or maybe even not with herself - Truffaut juggles these three balls terrifically well. The pace changes frequently - hectic then glacial; the dialogue is sparing - especially from "Jim", and the style of the film evolves effortlessly with a narrative that starts before WWI and continues long after. The photography is frequently intimate and poten…
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