Film Review: “A Tale of Winter” (FRA 1992) and “Rendezvous in Paris” (FRA 1995)

Content:  In this podcast, we talk about two films of French Nouvelle Vague director Eric Rohmer: “A Tale of Winter” (1992) and “Rendez-vous in Paris” (1995).  “A Tale of Winter” is part of Rohmer's “Tales of the Four Seasons”, focusing on the story of a woman caught between two men and hoping for her true love, with thematic parallels to Shakespeare's work. “Rendezvous in Paris” is an anthology consisting of three separate stories about love and relationships in Paris.  We will gradually review the other films of Eric Rohmer as well. To avoid missing these reviews, you can subscribe to our channel and activate the notification bell. This way, you’ll stay updated on the next Rohmer film critiques and all other new releases on this channel.  A Tale of Winter (1992)  Plot:  Félie and Charles experience an intense summer romance during their vacation but lose contact due to a simple misunderstanding. Five years later, Félie lives in wintry Paris with Elise, her daughter from that brief relationship. She must navigate the serious affections of two men while still hoping to reunite with the man she believes is her true love.  Rendezvous in Paris (1995)  Plot:  An anthology film featuring three distinct stories of young women and men coming together and falling apart in Paris’s romantic settings: “The Rendezvous at 7 P.M.,” “The Benches of Paris,” and “Mother and Child 1907.”