Son nom de Venise dans Calcutta désert
Son nom de Venise dans Calcutta désert

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Son nom de Venise dans Calcutta désert

1976
Movie
114 min
French

The full soundtrack to Marguerite Duras' 1975 film India Song, about a French ambassador's wife in 1930s India, is here repurposed with all new cinematography. As we hear all the dialogue of a bygone movie, we travel visually through images of absence and decay, bereft of life. It's the ghost of a film, and a further commentary on colonialism.

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IMDb6.5/10
Director: Mario SabatiniGenres: Drama, Mystery

Plot Summary

A man named Jean-Louis is haunted by fragmented memories and a persistent sense of guilt, stemming from an unspecified past event involving a woman named Anna. He travels through various locations, including Venice and Calcutta, seeking answers and perhaps redemption. The narrative is characterized by its dreamlike quality and ambiguous storytelling, leaving the audience to piece together the mystery of his troubled past and the circumstances surrounding Anna's fate.

Critical Reception

This film is a lesser-known arthouse piece that garnered a mixed to positive reception upon its release, appreciated for its atmospheric direction and performances, but sometimes criticized for its opaque narrative. It is often described as a challenging but rewarding viewing experience for those who enjoy introspective and visually rich cinema.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its evocative cinematography and dreamlike atmosphere.

  • Jean-Louis Trintignant delivers a compelling performance as a tormented protagonist.

  • The film's ambiguous narrative may alienate some viewers, demanding patience and interpretation.

Google audience: Audience reception on Google is not widely documented for this film, but it is generally perceived as an art-house film that appeals to a niche audience interested in psychological dramas with a unique visual style.

Fun Fact

The film's title, 'Son nom de Venise dans Calcutta désert' (His Name of Venice in Calcutta Desert), is a poetic and symbolic reference to the contrasting settings and the protagonist's internal journey, hinting at a sense of displacement and a search for identity.

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