eloquent and refined storytelling

Rating: 8/10 (3 January 2001)

a very eloquent style of filmmaking, very subtle and refined.
Even though I would not necessarily call this a "ground-breaking" film, Louis Malle really understands how to use the craft to support the script at hand. the performances are very convincing... I haven't seen this film in over 5 years, yet that boy seems permanently embossed in my subconscious.