Dita Parlo,
Jean Daste,
Michel Simon,
Louis Lefebvre,
Gilles Margaritis
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The most acclaimed (and sentimental) film in Jean Vigo's short career. L'Atalante is the name of the barge owned by Jean (Jean Daste), who marries the lovely Juliette (Dita Parlo) at the film's beginn... read more
DVD Release Date: April 15, 2003
Stats: 264 reviews
A young barge skipper brings his new wife to live on board the ship L'atalante with him; confined to the boat, she grows bored, leading to domestic tragedy. Simple and charming, with comic relief and memorable, poetic shots; a minor classic, though fans of sentimental romances w... read more
I barely remember this movie, I didn't see the whole thing, I'll have to watch it again sometime.
The image of Dita Parlo in a long white dress walking on the deck of a ship at night is one of the most strikingly beautiful ever committed to celluloid. It is her portrayal of an innocent and inexperienced girl and Michel Simon's drunk, well travelled sailor that make this film ... read more
a sensuous, poetic love story with exceptional cinematograpy and use of music. shot on location soon after the sound era began, seemingly years ahead of it's time, it became a big influence on the french new wave, especially truffaut. dita parlo is very sweet as the tempted wif... read more
some films from the early 30's like "M", "it happened one night", and "scarface" just hold up well over time and continue their tradition as masterpices. others dont hold up so well but people like me who are apart of the more knowledgeable critical tradition feel pressure to co... read more
When I first saw this at the flics in the 80s I was totally blown away. Along with Jean Vigo's other film, Zero de Conduite, it's one of the most beautiful and purely cinematic films ever made - earthy, gritty, sensual, innocent, romantic and dream-like. Totally beguiling and nev... read more
A landmark French film and what is considered one of the greatest films of all time, L'Atalante is a masterpiece and shows the talent of Jean Vigo, as it is his crowning achievement. Jean Vigo died making this film due to his poor health and many believe, he in a sense died for c... read more
Watch out. When Jules asks, "Do you want to see my little man?" he's not bluffing.
A landmark of French cinema and one of the most beloved film romances.
The action is episodic and diffuse but Michel Simon, as the dour and cat-loving barge hand lends a bit of comic relief to the pallidly poetic proceedings. Full Review
There is much playfulness and poetry, such visual riches. Full Review
Rapt, exuberant and as fragile as mist, this passionate tone poem drifts in its own bubble of oddly dissonant, almost fatalistic romanticism. Full Review
It is on many lists of the greatest films, a distinction that obscures how down to earth it is, how direct in its story of a new marriage off to a shaky start. Full Review
L'Atalante is the world in springtime -- a place where shimmering reflections, smoky breezes, empty streets, and a free-floating sense of erotic energy are the essence of life and of movies. Full Review
An exhibition in technical ingenuity and visual storytelling that was way ahead of its time. Full Review
L'Atalante manages to be more modern than anything being made today. Full Review
Generous tides of life and longing flow through this buoyant masterpiece. Full Review
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