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  1. Jun 20, 2004 · François Truffaut’s “Jules and Jim” opens with carousel music and a breathless narration that tells of two young men — one French, one Austrian — who meet in Paris in 1912 and become lifelong friends: “They taught each other their languages; they translated poetry.”. Jules, the Austrian, wants a girl, but those he dates are too ...

  2. Feb 4, 2014 · On. Jules and Jim. By John Powers. Essays —. Feb 4, 2014. W hen François Truffaut was a twenty-three-year-old film critic, in 1955, he read an autobiographical first novel by a seventy-four-year-old writer, Henri-Pierre Roché. “The book overwhelmed me,” he later recalled, “and I wrote: If I ever succeed in making films, I will make ...

  3. Oct 1, 2024 · Conclusion. In conclusion, “Jules and Jim” is a timeless masterpiece that has captivated audiences for decades. Its compelling storyline, innovative filmmaking techniques, and remarkable performances have secured its place in the annals of cinema history. The movie delves into complex themes of love, friendship, and the complexities of ...

  4. Jan 25, 2022 · "Jules and Jim, it seems to me, is actually more of a tragic love story between the two male characters than a traditional love-triangle film," says Meek. "The title is, after all, the two men's ...

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  5. Dec 21, 2017 · Jules and Jim is François Truffaut’s deceptively lyrical, yet understatedly complex nouvelle vague film on love and friendship. At the heart of the conflict is the enigmatic Catherine (exquisitely played by the incomparable Jeanne Moreau), whose chameleon personality adapts to suit the relationship she is in. (Note the effect of the equally inscrutable character, Anna, in Louis Malle’s ...

  6. Mar 6, 2001 · Jules et Jim (1961) One of François Truffaut's best-loved films starts with the meeting in 1912 of Jules (Oskar Werner, who'd work with Truffaut again in "Fahrenheit 451") and Jim (Henri Serre ...

  7. It doesn't last forever though. War hits which feels like a key turning point: Jules and Jim are enlisted into two different armies (Jules is Austrian, Jim is French) and once the war is finished, Jim visits Jules in the countryside to see a supposedly idyllic family life that Jules has built with Catherine.

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