La Ronde (1950)
- Directed by
- Max Ophüls
- Genre
- drama film, romantic comedy film
- Country
- France
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Rated
- 14
- Rating
- 7.3 of 10 from 142 voters
- Elsewhere
- IMDb
The catalogue in 3D
The film shelves have a room of their own that you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real films from the same catalogue when you tell them what you feel like watching. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this film is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.
How it feels
In 1900 Vienna, a series of romantic encounters connect characters from all social classes, with each scene passing a story from one person to the next. The film follows a chain of flirtations and affairs that circle back around, showing how love and desire cross boundaries.
whimsicalplayfulelegantromanticlivelysophisticatedlightheartedbittersweet
What happens
La Ronde is a 1950 French anthology film directed by Max Ophüls and based on the French translation of Arthur Schnitzler's 1897 play Reigen. Set in Vienna in 1900, it shows ten amorous encounters across the social spectrum, from a street prostitute to the nobility, with each scene involving one character from the previous episode. The French term "La Ronde" [la ʁɔ̃d] can mean doing the rounds, a round of drinks, or a circular dance. The film won the BAFTA award for Best Film and was nominated for two Academy Awards: Best Writing and Best Art Direction. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)
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