Mouchette (1967; Dir.: Robert Bresson)

Canon Fodder Episode 24

Daniel and Corky continue their cinematic world tour with a sojourn to the French countryside, which is apparently not as idyllic as those Expedia ads would have you believe. It’s our third round with French master Robert Bresson, with nonprofessional actor Nadine Nortier giving an unforgettable performance in the title role. But will Mouchette inspire Canon fire, or was it all a touch too Mouch?

MOUCHETTE FACTS & FIGURES

Sight & Sound  2022 Critics Poll Ranking: #243 (tied)

Theatrical premiere: Oct. 26, 1967

IMDB synopsis: “A young girl living in the French countryside suffers constant indignities at the hand of alcoholism and her fellow man.”

CLIPS & CLIPPINGS

Trailer for Mouchette

Bumper cars

On-set with Bresson

The final scene

NEXT EPISODE’S MOVIE

Sullivan’s Travels (1941; Dir.: Preston Sturges)

IMDB synopsis: “Hollywood director John L. Sullivan sets out to experience life as a homeless person in order to gain relevant life experience for his next movie.”

Our review of Sullivan’s Travels comes out on October 22!

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