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Those Who Love Me Can Take the Train
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Binding: VHS Tape
EAN: 9786305811541
Format: Color, Letterboxed, Subtitled, NTSC
ISBN: 6305811547
Label: Kino International
Languages: English (Subtitled), French (Original Language), Analog
Manufacturer: Kino International
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: Kino International
Release Date: December 05, 2000
Running Time: 122 minutes
Studio: Kino International
Theatrical Release Date: 1998
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Editorial Review:
Patrice Chereau, the acclaimed French director of opera and theater, follows his grand period drama Queen Margot with this gorgeous but jagged portrait of dysfunctional adults and broken relationships in contemporary Paris. A group of old acquaintances whose friendships have become strained over the years reunite for the funeral of their mentor. Chereau drops us in the midst of things from the opening moments, leaving us to sort out the layered editing and rich soundtrack while catching up with a story that keeps leaping forward. The widescreen film is shot with a handheld camera, and the jittery, nervous energy and abrupt editing wind up the already tense atmosphere. But even as Chereau eases up from the uncomfortably in-your-face intimacy of the claustrophobic opening scenes on the train, emotions ooze like open wounds and unresolved conflicts bubble over. Former French idol Jean-Louis Trintignant, who has aged into an awesomely understated performer and a fascinating screen presence, leads a cast of edgy young actors, including Queen Margot stars Vincent Perez (as a depressed transsexual) and Pascal Greggory (as the group's tentative spokesman). It's a sharp, intelligent, restless film that recalls such recent French dramas as Late August, Early September and My Sex Life (or How I Got into an Argument). It doesn't offer any clear story or easy resolution, just a messy but potent portrait of the crossed lives of adults still looking for themselves. --Sean Axmaker
Customer Reviews
Average Rating: 
Rating:  - An intimate portrait!
A prominent ad charismatic artist dies and so, around his imminent funeral, friends and lovers of him will travel by train through the French countryside. The grief - that potent catalyst - will unite them in order to rediscover the almost forgotten emotional bonds that remain inside them, even if they quarrel or coincide one each other.
The journey by itself is a lovable metaphor that reaffirms the human condition and rejoin us with the life, to prove the art goes far beyond the mere ... Read More
Rating:  - This film is strangely Robert "Altmanish" in texture and characterization
Some loved it, some hated it. I heard strong comments on both sides. "Can't understand anything, too complicated" I must agree that it is complicated, but worth it. At some times, it is hard to recognize the characters and their background (there are many characters and the intrigue unveils itself very slowly), but the movie deals with strong emotions. Mainly, it shows everybody's need to feel recognized by those they love and the competition they go through to get more love and attention.
The ... Read More
Rating: - Brilliant
Chereau's characters brim with individuality and sincerity. While seldom seeing more than the surface of a first impression, as happens in life, each character is defined exquisitely and in depth within a moment of their first appearance. This sounds contradictory, but an examination of real life and our interactions would probably reveal this to be true.We are invited to observe an interacting group of self absorbed individuals whose relationships intertwine like a symphonic work, full of glorious sparkling ... Read More
Rating: - Very Interesting.
This movie is about the gathering of a variety of friends, ex-lovers, and family, for the funeral Of Jean-Babtiste. It is filled with every type of people, from a gay love triangle, to a man turned newly woman, to a failing marriage, etc etc etc... It is interesting, and well done...
But the subtitles are a little hard to read...
Rating: - one of the best french films I`ve seen in a long time
When reading some of the other reviews,I noticed a simmilar thread throughout,from the good and the bad, but basicly they all said it was hard to comprehend, but not to me. One thing that needs to be understood is that french movies do not follow the same format as American ones and if you can understand that, then watching any french movie will be alot more enjoyable. This movie shows a real slice of humanity being that the deceased was bisexual. There is a couple with a child, a marriage on the rocks, drug ... Read More
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