Fabulous French Girls

These whimsical, yet thoughtful French movies are delightful and entertaining. The time invested in these films is rewarded in opulence.

Girl on the Bridge

Girl On The Bridge (1999) is directed by Patrice Leconte. This is a rare gem, and it can be somewhat hard to find. Vanessa Paradis plays the part of Ad’le, a girl who has lost hope. An opportunist named Gabor, played by Daniel Auteuil, offers Ad’le a second chance in life. Girl On The Bridge is a beautifully crafted story with unlikely characters.

Amelie

Amelie (2001) is directed by Jean-Pierre Jeunet. The lovely Audrey Tautou plays the imaginative and romantic optimist, Amelie. She thinks up uniquely inventive ways to spread her good deeds. The film is lush in color, and it is truly a beautiful sight to behold.

Until next time, I hope you have a great viewing experience. Comments are welcomed at livingroomcinema@yahoo.com.

About the Author

Norbert made Murfreesboro, Tenn., his home in 1997. He conceived the Living Room Cinema column in 2006, and submits them regularly to the Murfreesboro Pulse. Aside from his love of films, Norbert is also an avid photographer. He is the very proud father of two, he beats on an old guitar, and plays a dicey game of Chess at best. Like Living Room Cinema at facebook.com/livingroomcinema.