Film Review: The Collector (FRA 1967) and My Night at Maud’s (FRA 1969) by Eric Rohmer

Content:  In this podcast, we talk about two early films of French Nouvelle Vague director Eric Rohmer: “The Collector” (1967) and “My Night at Maud’s” (1969).  “The Collector” is about a man who is confronted with the permissiveness of a woman on the Riviera. “My Night at Maud's” tells the story of a Catholic man who spends a night with an attractive woman but is interested in another.  Both films are part of Rohmer's “Moral Tales” cycle. We praise Rohmer's ability to use subtle details to capture atmosphere and emotion, but criticize the slow start of “My Night at Maud’s”. We emphasize Rohmer's preference for surprising twists at the end of his films.  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.