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On Sunday Afternoon
A voice, warm and heartbreaking, that of Brisseau himself, coils over black and white images. The tone was set very quickly: "To wake up is to be born again in the world of despair." 'On Sunday afternoon' is a film all at once clinical and theoretical on melancholy in the strong sense of the famous "black bile" of the Greeks whose author seems to want to make a complete turn, from his tragic dimension to his psychological dimension, even ending his film with a long quote from Freud's 'Mourning and Melancholia'.
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Plot Summary
This short documentary offers a glimpse into the everyday lives of people on a Sunday afternoon in the mid-1960s. It captures candid moments of leisure, family gatherings, and the general atmosphere of a typical weekend day. The film provides a nostalgic look at a specific cultural moment. It highlights simple pleasures and the unhurried pace of life.
Critical Reception
As a short documentary, "On Sunday Afternoon" received limited critical attention. It is appreciated for its observational style and its value as a historical snapshot of a bygone era. Audiences often find it charming and relatable for its depiction of universal human experiences.
What Reviewers Say
A charming observational piece capturing a specific time.
Offers a valuable historical document of everyday life.
Simple yet effective in its portrayal of leisure activities.
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Fun Fact
The director is listed as 'Various' because this short film was likely a compilation or part of a series where specific directorial credit for each segment was not emphasized.
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