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The narcissistic and obsessive behaviour of three brothers underlines a constant sense of impending crisis as they each strive to preserve the tenuous threads that bind their fragile lives. Sexy French superstars Nicolas Cazalé and Stéphane Rideau ('Presque Rien') star in this epic portrait of simmering masculinity and its impact on a struggling family living in the shadow of the Alps.
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"Beyond the raging hormones lies an intensely cinematic, almost primal description of modern masculinity that threatens to burst the confines of the screen." --Hot Dog
"One of the more unabashed filmic appreciations of male beauty since - well, since Wolfgang Petersen aimed a camera at Brad Pitt - and Morel excels at exploring the raw, pointless energy of bored young men." --Variety.com
"One of the more unabashed filmic appreciations of male beauty since - well, since Wolfgang Petersen aimed a camera at Brad Pitt - and Morel excels at exploring the raw, pointless energy of bored young men." --Variety.com
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92 of 93 people found the following review helpful
By M
Format:DVD
Reading the reviews of this film on Amazon.com, the imdb and various other american-dominated arenas, you will see it described as 'a crime against celluloid' and the oh-so-elegant phrase 'it sucked'.
Having seen the film I can't believe they're talking about the same one I saw, because this film is very good. A lyrical, sexy and moving portrayal of working class masculinity in the foothills of southern France. The film presents three sections each dominated by one brother. In the first, Marc is presented as a drug-dealing thug on a path of self-destruction. The second presents Chistophe getting his life back on track after being released from prison. The third deals with Olivier, who rejects the world of crime that seduced his brothers and embarks instead on a passionate love affair with one of Marc's friends.
Compared to Morel's impressive earlier film 'A toute vitesse', 'le Clan' is less plot based and more concerned with character development. It has clearly been made for people of above average intelligence.
In conclusion, don't pay attention to the negative reviews. See this film and judge for yourself.
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
This is a wonderful movie and as much about our inability to deal with death as a young mans ability to tame the demon. It is simple but not simplistic and the character developments in the main are both believable and thought provoking. Although a sad tale one is left with hope. Beautifully acted and shot in the foothills of Southern France. The images of innocence and love are quite frankly breath taking and shown with grace and bravity.
38 of 42 people found the following review helpful
By Doctor Whom
Format:DVD
I leap to the defense of this wonderful, satisfying film also known as "Three Dancing Slaves".
Three handsome, loving, and lovable young adult brothers protect each other following the death of their beloved mother. Perhaps because of their loss, their 'feminine' sides are emphasized as much as is their masculinity. Relationships with each other and with other males are sensual and innocent, and are free of guile. The small amount of violence in the tale is all the more affecting because of the sympathy one feels for the characters, all suffering from stages of advanced testosterone poisoning.
Only a slightly corny twist to the end of the story of one of the brothers makes this less than a perfect film. The film is beautifully shot. The brothers are brilliantly portrayed, and their stories are touchingly told. I imagine that any open minded and open-hearted person will love this film.
Three handsome, loving, and lovable young adult brothers protect each other following the death of their beloved mother. Perhaps because of their loss, their 'feminine' sides are emphasized as much as is their masculinity. Relationships with each other and with other males are sensual and innocent, and are free of guile. The small amount of violence in the tale is all the more affecting because of the sympathy one feels for the characters, all suffering from stages of advanced testosterone poisoning.
Only a slightly corny twist to the end of the story of one of the brothers makes this less than a perfect film. The film is beautifully shot. The brothers are brilliantly portrayed, and their stories are touchingly told. I imagine that any open minded and open-hearted person will love this film.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
clan
loved from the start the actors made the film and i was hook from the start it was story about be long and falling in love with a same sex
Published 1 month ago by nottsnorm
5.0 out of 5 stars
DVD FILM
VERY VERY GOOD WELL ACT THE CLAN GOOD GREAT STUFF GOOD STORT LINES GOOD PICTURES WELL ACT THANKS AGAIN CHEERS
Published 2 months ago by jimmy e handy
5.0 out of 5 stars
A good tale
A French film subtitiled - an excellent protrayal of a guy coming out top friends & family in rural France with a sidel;ine on the drug trade in these areas.
Published 4 months ago by Mr. C. Wyatt
5.0 out of 5 stars
CHARACTER STUDY OF DISFUNCTIONAL SIBLINGS
The French have a foothold on in depth psychological character studies on film which also turn out to be entertaining and here is a case in point. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Jarek
3.0 out of 5 stars
isn't quite right ...
Much as I like the work of Christophe Honore who co-wrote this, and Gael Morel who directed, I do think the film has quite a few problems. Read more
Published 14 months ago by schumann_bg
5.0 out of 5 stars
Nice
Good story line. Most French gay movies have a difficult storyline (according to me) but that makes it interesting and worth it to watch the movie more than one time... :)
Published 14 months ago by Leo Jansen
4.0 out of 5 stars
Beautiful and endearing......
A beautifully cast French master piece, originally known as 'Le Clan'.
Three brothers as diverse as their internal struggles, face their inner demons after the untimely... Read more
Three brothers as diverse as their internal struggles, face their inner demons after the untimely... Read more
Published 16 months ago by Kurt Clare
3.0 out of 5 stars
It's nice
Great acting, great story, the most interresting thing is the "trump" of the actors ! haha ! Kinding, but it was a nice movie.
Published 17 months ago by Troupenat Arnaud
5.0 out of 5 stars
An excellent film.
L e Clan is a remarkable film involving three brothers.lt is almost like three films in one since you see life from each of the brothers perspective, l found the film at times very... Read more
Published 20 months ago by Mr. R. J. Acton
1.0 out of 5 stars
one of the worst movies of all time - EVER!
It is very, very rare that I regret the fact that I have wasted two hours of my life watching a film. This move ie one of those occasions, though. Read more
Published on 4 April 2008 by catholic tastes
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