Last night was movie night again and I managed to entice Shad to watch Jean-Pierre Jeunet' A very Long Engagement. A war-romance bordering on some pixie'ish' and some black humour, the movie was a satisfying watch. The opening scene's establishing shots were absolutely magnificent and enough to excite me for the things to come. A Very Long Engagement is Mathilde's story about her search for her fiance long believed dead in a quaintly named trench near No man's land in France during the World War I.
Played by Audrey Tautou , the director's muse who gave a similarly stunning performance in Amelie, Mathilde's child like innocence, devotion and love for Manech is best captured in the film. For a war romance that is crafted by a director of such prowess, AVLE doesnt evoke tears in you. Instead it gives you moments that force you to reflect, laugh and admire the tenacity of a provincial 19 year old girl who refuses to give up on her fight to search for her fiance.
Go see it if you can and if you havent watched Amelie as yet, go run and see it!!
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