THE RULES OF THE GAME (La Régle du Jeu) (1939) - ♦♦♦♦♦

Directed by - Jean Renoir

 

Written by - Jean Renoir, Carl Koch

 

Starring - Nora Gregor, Paulette Dubost, Mila Parely, Dalio Carette, Roland Toutain, Gaston Modot, Pierre Magnier, Jean Renoir

 

 

"Pre world war two aristocracy at a weekend party as seen in this highly satirised and delightful film by Jean Renoir, regarded as one of the best films ever made. Uses of long tracking shots, wonderful cinematography and frame composition as well as a well timed choreography of the on screen action make this delightfully perfect for the eyes, whereas the wit and overall intelligence of the script make this delightful to the ears, particularly considering the abilities of the wonderful cast. Renoir is almost merciless at dismantling the ways and hypocrisy of the upper class with this genuinely funny and unpredictable comedy ahead of its time and deeply influential."

 

 

Comedy, France