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The Rules of the Game (original French title: La règle du jeu) is a 1939 French satirical comedy-drama film directed by Jean Renoir. The ensemble cast includes Nora Gregor, Paulette Dubost, Mila Parély, Marcel Dalio, Julien Carette, Roland Toutain, Gaston Modot, Pierre Magnier and Renoir.
A satirical critique of the French upper-class society on the eve of World War II, directed by Jean Renoir. The film follows the intrigues and conflicts of a hunting party at a chateau, where the guests and servants clash with the unwritten rules of the game.
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- Comedy, Drama
- Jean Renoir
- 1950-04-08
Jan 4, 2021 · Jean Renoir's masterpiece is a tragicomic farce that exposes the hypocrisy and corruption of the French haute bourgeoisie on the eve of World War II. The film was a controversial and divisive success in France, but a flop in America, where audiences did not take it seriously.
A classic film by Jean Renoir that satirizes French society and exposes its hypocrisy and corruption. Learn about the film's history, restoration, cast, crew, and critical acclaim in this special edition.
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Nov 15, 2011 · Renoir's 1939 masterpiece depicts the folly and tragedy of the French bourgeoisie through a complex web of love and class conflicts. The film is a social critique, a comic theater, and a cinematic achievement, with two of the most brilliant scenes ever created.
Feb 29, 2004 · A classic film by Jean Renoir that satirizes the French ruling class and exposes their hypocrisy and adultery. The review analyzes the plot, the characters, the deep-focus photography and the historical context of the film.
Jan 7, 2021 · “The Rules of the Game” was made in France as Hitler threatened Europe. In that context, Renoir’s comic critique of what he called a “society in decline” acquires an air of dread. The...
