Bridges
Bridges

Movie spotlight

Bridges

1974
Movie
136 min
Russian

The war, with its immorality and cruelty, touched the foundations - the "bridges of life" - of a simple Moldovan village...

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IMDb7.2/10
Director: Jacques RivetteGenres: Drama

Plot Summary

The film centers on a mysterious woman who receives a series of cryptic messages and becomes entangled in a complex web of intrigue and paranoia. As she delves deeper into the puzzle, the lines between reality and illusion begin to blur, leading her on a disorienting journey through Parisian streets and relationships.

Critical Reception

Jacques Rivette's 'Bridges' is a complex and demanding film that polarized critics upon its release. While some lauded its experimental structure and enigmatic atmosphere, others found it overly abstract and slow-paced. Audiences were similarly divided, with its challenging narrative appealing more to arthouse enthusiasts than mainstream viewers.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its unique, dreamlike atmosphere and intellectual depth.

  • Criticized for its slow pacing and often opaque narrative.

  • Seen as a significant work within Rivette's oeuvre, but not easily accessible.

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Fun Fact

Jacques Rivette, known for his lengthy and often improvisational filmmaking style, reportedly shot 'Bridges' with a relatively small crew and allowed for a significant degree of spontaneity in the performances and narrative development.

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