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**cafeviahe** · 06-11-2012, 08:44 PM

Truffaut substantially changed the role of Clarisse in the film. He made is like Odette/Odile in Swan Lake.

Julie Christie's career soared in the early 1960s, and she became the Zeitgeist. She dominated the film by her presence. Maybe it was her popularity, but I don't think she differentiated the two roles; it seemed to me like Julie Christie after a visit to the wardrobe department.

On the other hand, the film was somewhat small in production values. Oskar Werner was coming off his role in Ship of Fools, but he was still not widely known. The story is about his character.

Truffaut should have followed the book, and cast two actresses.

06-11-2012, 08:44 PM	#19
cafeviahe Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 498 Senior Member	Truffaut substantially changed the role of Clarisse in the film. He made is like Odette/Odile in Swan Lake. Julie Christie's career soared in the early 1960s, and she became the Zeitgeist. She dominated the film by her presence. Maybe it was her popularity, but I don't think she differentiated the two roles; it seemed to me like Julie Christie after a visit to the wardrobe department. On the other hand, the film was somewhat small in production values. Oskar Werner was coming off his role in Ship of Fools, but he was still not widely known. The story is about his character. Truffaut should have followed the book, and cast two actresses.
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