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Lola (1961)

Drama | 90 minutes
3,52 65 votes

Genre: Drama / Romance

Duration: 90 minuten

Country: France / Italy

Directed by: Jacques Demy

Stars: Anouk Aimée, Marc Michel and Jacques Harden

IMDb score: 7,4 (8.608)

Releasedate: 3 March 1961

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Lola plot

Lola is a cabaret singer in Nantes and she is waiting for the return of Michel, her lover and father of her child. Michel left for America and would come back when he was rich. In the meantime, Lola is being wooed by several men and it seems that she no longer has faith in a happy being with Michel.

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Lola (Cécile)

Roland Cassard

Madame Desnoyers

Jeanne, la mère de Michel

Cécile Desnoyers

Claire, the bar owner

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Movsin

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Black-and-white film of the Nouvelle Vague type, like many French works that were shown in cinemas at that time.

What stands out is the naturalness and spontaneity with which this story is told about people who long to escape the everyday and see their ideal fulfilled. Very simple dialogues and beautiful music by Michel Legrand.

Debut film by Jacques Demy, of which it turns out (as mentioned in the film's preface) that the original tape was lost in a fire and that what is now on display is a copy found later, restored and recently digitized.

Anouk Aimée, sweeter than ever (she is now 80 years old and still active in the film world), shines in the lead role, but several other actors are also convincing.

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Spetie

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The two films by Jacques Demy that I have seen so far did not appeal to me at all, but they were also musicals, something I don't think Demy is very good at. Fortunately, his debut film Lola isn't that, and I liked that one a lot better.

Lola is best described as a lighthearted drama. The story is simple, and the film is carried primarily by Anouk Aimée, who takes on the role of the eponymous title character with complete dedication. What conviction and what commitment she puts into this role! That, combined with the lighthearted atmosphere, makes Lola a pleasant viewing experience.

The black-and-white photography is also impressive. Furthermore, it is primarily a relatable film for people who have been in love themselves and can still vividly remember their first love. That love is often special and will likely remain in your memory forever. Lola certainly evokes that romantic feeling in me to some extent.

3.5*

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Bobbejaantje

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A stylish (non-musical) film by Jacques Demy centering on the character Lola, who earns a living as a dancer in a cabaret/brothel. Smooth references to Gary Cooper, Marilyn Monroe, and Marlene Dietrich make appearances. Even in this still early phase of film, there was a willingness to engage in self-reflection regarding the medium. Or perhaps it simply has to do with Demy's and the French film world's existing fascination with Hollywood?

The film is described here and there as a romantic drama and is also linked to the Nouvelle Vague. As for the latter, the existentialist atmosphere certainly stands out. You could also call it a noir edge, and that is not at all surprising when you consider that American film noir also picked up influences from the slipstream of the French existentialists Camus and Sartre.

Besides being Demy's feature film debut, this film also marks the debut of composer Michel Legrand. Although what struck me most here was the piece by Beethoven used as a leitmotif in crucial scenes. Furthermore, there is beautiful black-and-white cinematography and excellent camerawork. And simply enjoy the street views from 1960, with charming French fashion and a matching fleet of cars. A viewing tip for anyone wanting to know what happens to Lola next: Model Shop (1969) is a sequel to this. A very different film, but also more than worth watching.

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