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The Virgin of Pessac
This landmark documentary by Jean Eustache, filmed in 1968, hilariously exposes small-town pomposity and naiveté as it chronicles the preparations for an annual contest to crown a village’s most virtuous young woman.
| Release : | 1968 |
| Rating : | 7 |
| Studio : | Moullet et Cie, Galba Films, |
| Crew : | Director of Photography, Cinematography, |
| Cast : | |
| Genre : | Documentary |
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Most undeservingly overhyped movie of all time??
A bit overrated, but still an amazing film
Easily the biggest piece of Right wing non sense propaganda I ever saw.
It's a good bad... and worth a popcorn matinée. While it's easy to lament what could have been...
Director Jean Eustache was born in Pessac, France. He returned there in 1968 to film the annual ceremony in which the town's most virtuous girl is elected. First, we see the town meeting, where nominees are named, votes are taken, and the decision is made. The committee then walks to the girl's house, and informs her. Then we see the march in to the church, the church sermon, the mayor's speech, and the commemorative dinner.This movie (incredibly hard to get to see) is perfect for those who want to see ordinary daily life unfiltered and without commentary. Eustache simply films the events described above. It's a very amiable film and a very enjoyable one. It's the way France was, circa 1968. However, to understand this film completely, you then have to watch the 1979 version...
