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COLONEL CHABERT

What You Need To Know:

A likely candidate for Best Foreign Film of the year, COLONEL CHABERT stars Gerard Depardieu and cleverly explores the shattered marriage between a soldier reported killed in action years earlier and his now remarried wife. The movie is ultimately nihilistic, but it offers much in the way of insight into the minds of people consumed by materialism and destroyed by unrequited love.

Content:

(NA, L, VV, SS) Ultimately nihilistic & materialistic worldview; several obscenities in French not translated in the subtitles; graphic close-ups of soldiers killed in action; and, marital intercourse, no nudity.

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COLONEL CHABERT is a likely candidate for Best Foreign Film of the year. Artfully directed by Yves Angelo, this film cleverly explores the shattered marriage between Colonel Chabert, who had been reported killed in action years earlier, and his remarried wife Countess Ferraud, through the prism of legal maneuvering. Based on a novel by Balzac and starring Gerard Depardieu, COLONEL CHABERT is ultimately about love soured by materialism and insecurity. At first, Chabert is intent upon destroying his wife since he has lived in poverty during his years of convalescence and seeks revenge. Soon, however, the old love prevails, and he attempts to rekindle her love. Finally, Chabert loses hope in his wife as he discovers her true priorities in life.

Ultimately the film’s vision, as seen through Chabert’s eyes, is nihilistic. This lost hope is broadened into a generalization: with few exceptions, Chabert believes that humanity will undoubtedly find his conclusions inadequate in light of their Christian beliefs. However, many insights can be garnered from COLONEL CHABERT’s study in characterization and human relations. In spite of its bleak appraisal of the human condition, it offers much in the way of insight into the minds of people consumed by materialism and destroyed by unrequited love.

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Now more than ever we’re bombarded by darkness in media, movies, and TV. Movieguide® has fought back for almost 40 years, working within Hollywood to propel uplifting and positive content. We’re proud to say we’ve collaborated with some of the top industry players to influence and redeem entertainment for Jesus. Still, the most influential person in Hollywood is you. The viewer.

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