
At the end of the 15th century, two minstrels, Gilles and Dominique, come from nowhere to the castle of Baron Hugues. Gilles charms Hughes' daughter Anne, while Dominique charms both Hugues and Anne's fiancé, Renaud. Gilles and Dominique are not really in love; they have been sent by the Devil to drive people to despair. But Anne is so pure that Gilles is caught to his own trap. How will they fight against the Devil?... (Full plot summary below)
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At the end of the 15th century, two minstrels, Gilles and Dominique, come from nowhere to the castle of Baron Hugues. Gilles charms Hughes' daughter Anne, while Dominique charms both Hugues and Anne's fiancé, Renaud. Gilles and Dominique are not really in love; they have been sent by the Devil to drive people to despair. But Anne is so pure that Gilles is caught to his own trap. How will they fight against the Devil?
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| Time OutTom MilneThe dialogue gets increasingly lachrymose, and the slow pace begins to take its toll. Wonderful performances, though, and graced with an undeniable visual splendour. |
| User ReviewFernand PPour la chanson Démons et Merveilles et la voix d Arletty |
| User ReviewPrivate U"les visiteurs du soir" ou comment la poesie de Prevert peut toucher l'ame... |
| User ReviewYuping LMy favorite movie. Without color, without special effects, it is the most magical romance I've ever seen. I know most people haven't seen it, and wouldn't want to, but it is a masterpiece of cinema. |
| User ReviewXiaoxiao YMarcel Carné's really fantastic. An attractive and meaningful tale told in a very sophisicated and charming manner. One point specially attracts me: ain't love operated by devil? Although how sweet it might seem to be. |
| User ReviewAndrey BOne of the best and most perfect parables of love, beautifully realized. It's unique and beautiful atmosphere reminded me of another French masterpiece, Jean Cocteau's 'Beauty and the Beast'. The theme of love transcending the Devil himself, his most sinister tricks and deceives, is fairy-talish, of course, but when done thus, it's irresistible. It's better to become to a stone than to live in a loveless world of devilish design. Actors delivered their performances on a magnificently high scale. Once again the magic of cinema captivates me. |
| User ReviewLucile Hun des meilleurs films français. Je le recommande! |
| User ReviewG. Vhow to make a subtile movie during the war and the occupation |
| User ReviewBradley PThis Vichy-era period piece (escaping reality to the 15th century) by Carne and Prevert takes place in a dream world where envoys of the Devil can create mischief by casting romantic spells on those already devoted to others. True to any dream, the pacing is languorous but when you settle into its rhythm you might be swept along by its gentle ministrations. Here we see couples professing their love for each other -- but when the Devil himself shows up, can they defy his willful (and witty) efforts to tear them down? |
| User ReviewBrad SA beautiful poetic film about simply love conquering all. A clever concept of the devil sending 2 envoy's to a castle in Medieval times to create division & suffering. Filled with some scenes & lush stunning photography this film truly is worth the watch. The concepts in this film are excellent & the French Actor who plays the devil is sensational. Ultimately love stays strong & with beautiful costumes & music this film is just a real gem. |