A seemingly ideal marriage is thrown into embarrassing turmoil in Patrice Chéreau's period drama, Gabrielle. Based on the short story The Return by Joseph Conrad, the film opens with Jean (Pascal Greggory) extolling the virtues of his pretty wife, Gabrielle (Isabelle Huppert), in voice-over as he makes his way home from work. Jean and his wife, with help from their team of servants, have fostered the illusion of a perfect bourgeois household. Jean is particularly happy with the way Gabrielle presents herself at the couple's ...
Read More
A seemingly ideal marriage is thrown into embarrassing turmoil in Patrice Chéreau's period drama, Gabrielle. Based on the short story The Return by Joseph Conrad, the film opens with Jean (Pascal Greggory) extolling the virtues of his pretty wife, Gabrielle (Isabelle Huppert), in voice-over as he makes his way home from work. Jean and his wife, with help from their team of servants, have fostered the illusion of a perfect bourgeois household. Jean is particularly happy with the way Gabrielle presents herself at the couple's frequent dinner gatherings, attended by their "set," whom, as he describes them, "fear emotion and failure more than war." We see glimpses of these occasions in flashback, while Jean explains of his wife, "I'm proud of what she is -- impassive." The secure little world he's fashioned for himself is shattered when he arrives home and finds a note from Gabrielle, explaining that she's leaving him. "It's terrible, and right," the missive states. After a brief explosion of rage, Jean tries to compose himself, but he's thrown into chaos again when Gabrielle unexpectedly returns home. She finds it impossible to speak to Jean. "This letter is not the worst of it?" he asks her. "The worst is my coming back," she explains. The two struggle bitterly to regain the balance in their relationship. Soon, in the interest of appearances, another dinner party is planned. Gabrielle, switches from black-and-white to color and back from scene to scene, and is also notable for its intriguing use of intertitles. It was adapted by Chéreau and his frequent collaborator, Anne-Louise Trividic, and was shown at the 2005 New York Film Festival, presented by the Film Society of Lincoln Center. Josh Ralske, Rovi
Read Less
Add this copy of Gabrielle to cart. $3.48, very good condition, Sold by HPB-Movies rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Dallas, TX, UNITED STATES, published 2006 by Ifc.
Edition:
2006, Artificial Eye Film Company / Mars Film (France) / Mikado Film (Italy...
Studio:
Artificial Eye Film Company / Mars Film (France) / Mikado Film (Italy...
Released:
12/19/2006
Language:
French
MPAA Rating:
NR
Alibris ID:
18080673258
Shipping Options:
Standard Shipping: $4.99
Trackable Expedited: $9.19
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
Rinaldo Rocco, Nicolas Moreau, Clément Hervieu-Léger, Louise Vincent, Thierry Fortineau, Chantal Neuwirth, Thierry Hancisse... Very good. 2006 Run time: 90. Providing great media since 1972. All used discs are inspected and guaranteed. Digital copy/codes may be expired or not included. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
Add this copy of Gabrielle [Dvd] to cart. $3.56, fair condition, Sold by Goodwill rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Brooklyn Park, MN, UNITED STATES, published 2006 by Artificial Eye Film Company / Mars Film (France) / Mikado Film (Italy....
Edition:
2006, Artificial Eye Film Company / Mars Film (France) / Mikado Film (Italy...
Studio:
Artificial Eye Film Company / Mars Film (France) / Mikado Film (Italy...
Released:
2006
MPAA Rating:
NR
Alibris ID:
18172883419
Shipping Options:
Standard Shipping: $4.99
Trackable Expedited: $9.19
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
Fair. Disc(s) have been resurfaced using a professional-grade machine. Case shows moderate wear and tear. If applicable, digital copy not included. May be missing liner notes/booklet. All items include original case and outer artwork. If applicable, slipcover may not be included. All items ship Mon-Fri.
Add this copy of Gabrielle [Dvd] to cart. $3.56, good condition, Sold by Goodwill Southern California rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Los Angeles, CA, UNITED STATES, published 2006 by Artificial Eye Film Company / Mars Film (France) / Mikado Film (Italy....
Edition:
2006, Artificial Eye Film Company / Mars Film (France) / Mikado Film (Italy...
Studio:
Artificial Eye Film Company / Mars Film (France) / Mikado Film (Italy...
Released:
2006
MPAA Rating:
NR
Alibris ID:
18172316513
Shipping Options:
Standard Shipping: $4.99
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
Disk is in good condition with minor to no wear. All disks are refinished to improve condition as needed. Case and artwork are in good condition with no tears or cracks. Thank you for shopping Goodwill Southern California. Your purchase helps create jobs and transforms lives through the power of work.
![Gabrielle [WS] - Patrice Chéreau](https://www4.alibris-static.com/gabrielle-ws/cover/t90119okai3_l.jpg)
![Gabrielle [WS]](https://www1.alibris-static.com/gabrielle-ws/cover/t90119okai3.jpg)
