Directed by:
Max OphülsCinematography:
Christian MatrasComposer:
Georges AuricCast:
Martine Carol, Peter Ustinov, Anton Walbrook, Lise Delamare, Paulette Dubost, Oskar Werner, Jean Galland, Will Quadflieg, Héléna Manson, Ivan Desny (more)VOD (2)
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Lola Montes is a visually ravishing, narratively daring dramatization of the life of the notorious courtesan and showgirl, played by Martine Carol. With his customary cinematographic flourish and, for the first time, vibrant color, Max Ophuls charts Montes's scandalous past through the bombastic ringmaster (Peter Ustinov) of the American circus where she ends up performing. (official distributor synopsis)
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An interesting story about an interesting woman, but in this case, the way the story is told is absolutely crucial. It is a circus performance alternating with real scenes from the past of the woman mentioned in the film's title. This execution is so unique that it adds something extra to the story. Even so, it wasn't really something for me.
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