jules et jim

there are so many films that you're "supposed" to see. while most of the time i can understand why these films are important, especially when viewed in the context of when and where they were made, often times when watching these "essential" film, i'm bored silly and watching them feels like a chore. so i'm happy to say that jules et jim was not a chore and kept me captivated beginning to end. i'm embarrassed by how long it took me to see this film. jean-pierre jeunet borrowed a lot from truffaut's style and manner of storytelling. this is actually the film that amelie is watching in the theater when the narrator tells us she likes noticing the small details that no one else sees. it's joyful and sad and everything a good film should be. if you love cinema, you need to see this!