BBBB.5
(out of 5)
A deliciously capricious little bit of whimsy from Patrice Leconte. Shot gorgeously in black and white, the film tells the story of a professional knife thrower and a suicidal nymphomaniac whose personalities seem so perfect for each other that, until they find themselves together, their luck is never good. Once paired up they are earning loads of money, travelling easily and performing every spectacular knife throw with relative ease. Vanessa Paradis and Daniel Auteuil are both perfectly cast in their roles, and the little touches of magic sprinkled over the story are used at just the right times to provide touches of delicate brilliance.
Canal+, France 2 Cinéma, Les Films Christian Fechner, Sofica Sofinergie 5, UGCF
Directed by Patrice Leconte
Screenplay and dialogue by Serge Frydman
Cinematography by Jean-Marie Dreujou
Produced by Christian Fechner
Music by Didier Lize
Production Design by Ivan Maussion
Costume Design by Annie Perier
Film Editing by Joelle Hache
