Reviews

Excellent atmospheric film for amateur and connoisseur of opera, the scenes such as rehearsals and shows are truly moving. Under the scene of social relationships are very well depicted. The scenario never fails in easy storytelling such as excess in showing's libertinage or Venitian scenery, just enough to feel how incredibly free were people in this republique and how Venice is such a mysterious and fascinating place. And above Il Bohemo is great to discover in good screening conditions: Athens quality of filmmaking, the art of staging and acting will transport you inside such a lifetime. Far from American cheesy productions, a masterpiece coproduction in Europe at the crossroads of old Europe, between Czech, Italian and French. You may find this movie a bit slow, 2 hours 22 minutes, let's saying it's a good pace to enter historic mood, candlelight, rowing and horseback...and only acoustic live music to express feelings and emotions that are still remaining.

A plot thickens in the middle of nowhere in the south of France in the 60s.

The atmosphere is thrilling, with humorous scenes, moments of sexual tension and gangster action.

The soundtrack is astonishing, creating a tension on the edge of your skin through exaggerated sound effects or underlining surreal situations with crazy music.

The actors are just perfect.

A Duvivier masterpiece worth rediscovering, notice his sense of drama staging the American night, framing these lost places: a garage-restaurant night and day, chases on a mountainside... In short, a zigzag story full of twists and turns!