Film Review: “Claire’s Knee” (FRA 1970) and “Love in the Afternoon” (FRA 1972) by Eric Rohmer

Content:  In this podcast, we talk about two films of French Nouvelle Vague director Eric Rohmer Claire’s Knee (1970) and “Love in the Afternoon” (1972).  We praise “Claire's Knee” for its landscape shots and its revolutionary effect, while we consider “Love in the Afternoon” to be one of Rohmer's weaker works, but nevertheless highlights the Parisian cafés and emphasizes Rohmer's innovative use of film music. Both films offer insights into Rohmer's style and themes.  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.  Plot:  “Claire's Knee” (1970) is about a man named Jérôme who becomes fascinated by a woman named Claire, and in particular her knee, while on vacation.  “Love in the Afternoon” (1972), the last film in Rohmer’s “Moral Tales” series, is about a faithful husband who finds himself in a moral dilemma when an old acquaintance tries to seduce him.