Fresh
More than 40 years old, Francois Truffaut's whirling dervish remains an ageless beauty.
Ed Gonzalez, Village Voice
Jules and Jim
A Hymn to Life and Love
1962 · 1h 46m · Not Rated
Drama, Romance
Directed by
François Truffaut
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Jules and Jim
Overview
In the carefree days before World War I, introverted Austrian author Jules strikes up a friendship with the exuberant Frenchman Jim and both men fall for the impulsive and beautiful Catherine.
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Fresh
With this 1961 film Truffaut comes closest to the spirit and sublimity of his mentor, Jean Renoir, and the result is a masterpiece of the New Wave.
Dave Kehr, Chicago Reader
Fresh
Truffaut's third film may not look the masterpiece it seemed 40-odd years ago, but it remains one of his most enjoyable movies.
Wally Hammond, Time Out
Fresh
There is joy in the filmmaking that feels fresh today and felt audacious at the time.
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times
Fresh
To put it quickly and crisply, it is charming, exciting and sad.
Bosley Crowther, New York Times
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