Jocelyn
Jocelyn

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Jocelyn

1933
Movie
86 min
French

The youthful loves of a young seminarian Jocelyn and the young and gentle aristocrat Laurence, refugees in the mountains to escape the revolutionaries. Jocelyn's ordination will sacrifice her love to the bishop's wish.

Insights

Director: Maurice TourneurGenres: Drama, Romance

Plot Summary

In this French drama, Jocelyn, a young woman, falls in love with a man who is already married. The film explores the complexities of their forbidden relationship and the societal pressures they face. As their affair deepens, they must confront the consequences of their choices and the impact on their lives and the lives of those around them.

Critical Reception

Jocelyn (1933) is a lesser-known film from director Maurice Tourneur, often overlooked in discussions of French cinema of the era. While specific critical reception from its initial release is sparse, it is generally considered a competent, albeit somewhat melodramatic, romantic drama characteristic of its time. Audience reception from the period is difficult to ascertain due to limited available data.

What Reviewers Say

  • A poignant exploration of forbidden love in a restrictive society.

  • Features strong performances within a melodramatic narrative.

  • Reflects the romantic and dramatic conventions of early 1930s French cinema.

Google audience: Information on Google user reviews for 'Jocelyn (1933)' is not readily available, making it difficult to summarize specific audience sentiments.

Fun Fact

Maurice Tourneur, the director, was the father of cinematographer Jacques Tourneur, who would later become a renowned director of horror and film noir in Hollywood.

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