the most beautiful lolita story possible, with cinematography that makes even the mekong romantic, and music that spills tears. jane march, one quarter chinese. marguerite duras, herself a french schoolgirl in vietnam in adolescence. the title and characters' names do not even divulge who was the lover of whom.
here is the most obvious reason why the french regale the late marguerite duras, whom they now regard as this century's victor hugo. the oafs on this side of the pond will never understand it, but that is their loss. this movie is a litmus test for artistic sensitivity. feminazis, racists, and prudes need not apply.
here is the most obvious reason why the french regale the late marguerite duras, whom they now regard as this century's victor hugo. the oafs on this side of the pond will never understand it, but that is their loss. this movie is a litmus test for artistic sensitivity. feminazis, racists, and prudes need not apply.