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Collection of seven short films by acclaimed French director Francois Ozon. In 'Regarde la Mer' (1997) a female backpacker arrives at a peaceful beach community and demands to be allowed to pitch her tent near a woman and her family. As the two women become closer, they share a series of potentially dangerous encounters that have disastrous consequences. Also included in this collection: 'Action Verite' (1994), 'La Petite Mort' (1995), 'Une Robe D'ete' (1996), 'Scenes de Lit' (1998), 'X 2000' (1998) and 'Un Lever de Rideau' (2006).
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By schumann_bg
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The variety in these shorts is very striking, and they add up to a marvellous showcase for short films, which still tend to get overlooked outside of festivals. It is only gay-themed films that fare rather better - there must be so many compilations that could be released that would be fascinating. Ozon's films here all date from early on, except for Un lever de rideau. Two are out-and-out masterpieces in my view, namely Une robe d'ete and La petite mort.The first is as playful as the second is dense, and both are very connected to gayness and practically burst forth from the screen. La petite mort has so many aspects it is amazing he has managed to cram it all into 23 minutes; in fact it could be opened out into a full-length film, you feel, although its brevity is undeniably effective, with several questions left unanswered in the final scenes. The lead actor (Francois Delaive) has the most amazing face - a kind of tautness, with a haunted expression like a wild deer, except for a sudden softening near the end. The films have tremendous style, but nothing feels empty. You can go back to them repeatedly and find them as fresh as ever. Personally I like Regarde la mer rather less because it is quite unsettling; however it is also excellent and written with tremendous rigour that gives the denouement quite a shocking impact.
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By Al-Psycho
As usual, here is a beautifully packaged dvd from the BFI with extensive and illustrated notes. These are the early films of Ozon, which I prefer to his later and curent ones, but the themes that run through his work are all there in some form. My highlights are Regarde La Mer and Une robe d'ete, but they all have their moments and demonstrate Ozon's ambitious and intriguing filmmaking approach. Find out if you like Ozon before you buy or else you might be disappointed!
By adam pollock
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Ozon is a major director. All these short films are excellent and the first one absolutely terrifying, like an alarming pre-echo of In the House. But there are no duds. Go see.
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Various lengths of desire
This is a British Film Institute collection of short films by Francois Ozon, in French with subtitles in English. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Mac McAleer
4.0 out of 5 stars
Pick and mix of great shorts.
I watched this after enjoying the Swimming-Pool, a Time to Leave and5x2 (other great Ozon movies), and I think Louis Garrel is brilliant... Read more
Published on 16 Nov 2010 by nfc85
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Ozon and his weak side
I expected much more, I like Ozon but I am disappointed. His short stories, excepting two or three great pieces, seems very poor to me. The worst of Ozon.
Published on 27 Jun 2010 by Eduard
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