Elevator to Oblivion - 2003-01-29. Director: Louis Malle. Cast: Jeanne Moreau. France, 1958, black and white, 90 minutes. This is the first feature film by Louis Malle, which is also considered one of the first films of the New Wave, made when he was only 25 years old. Louis Malle created this film in the style of Hitchcock's noir films, culminating in a modern rhythm and filled with deep irony. The story follows Julien, a war hero from Indochina and Algeria, who is now aging, and has an affair with his employer's wife. Together, they plot to murder her bothersome husband. The beautiful music of Miles Davis resonates throughout the film. The twist in this seemingly simple story occurs when, through a series of interactions, Julien finds himself implicated in another crime he did not commit.
Elevator to Oblivion
The article discusses the film 'Elevator to Oblivion' directed by Louis Malle, highlighting its significance as an early New Wave film. It tells the story of Julien, a war hero, who becomes entangled in a murder plot involving his employer's wife. The film's modern style and deep irony mark it as a notable work in cinematic history.
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The article discusses the film 'Elevator to Oblivion,' directed by Louis Malle, which follows a war hero entangled in a murder plot. The film is noted for its modern style and deep irony, marking it as an important work in cinematic history.
- The film is considered one of the first works of the French New Wave.
- It features a plot involving themes of betrayal and moral ambiguity.
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The French New Wave was a movement that revolutionized film with innovative techniques and storytelling. 'Elevator to Oblivion' is an early example of this movement.
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