Iris perdue et retrouvée
Iris perdue et retrouvée

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Iris perdue et retrouvée

1934
Movie
85 min
French

To save her brother compromised in a case of forgery in writing, Iris agrees to marry a shady financier, lover of her sister-in-law. A young painter, in love with her, persuades her to flee with him, but tired of the life of an artist, Iris returns to her family....

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Director: Louis MercantonGenres: Drama, Romance

Plot Summary

The film follows the intertwined lives of several characters in a world of art and social intrigue. It explores themes of love, loss, and the search for identity amidst societal pressures and personal desires. The narrative unfolds through a series of dramatic encounters and emotional revelations.

Critical Reception

Information on critical reception for 'Iris perdue et retrouvée' is scarce due to its age and limited distribution. Contemporary reviews, if they exist, are not widely accessible. However, as a product of its era, it likely contributed to the cinematic landscape of French drama and romance.

What Reviewers Say

  • Limited information makes definitive consensus difficult.

  • Likely reflects common dramatic and romantic tropes of early 1930s French cinema.

  • Its historical context is its primary interest for modern viewers.

Google audience: Audience reception data is not available for this film.

Fun Fact

The film features the actor Pierre Batcheff, who also appeared in the seminal surrealist film 'The Blood of a Poet' directed by Jean Cocteau.

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