Springtime in Parisian suburbs, winter in Nevers, summer on Brittany beaches, autumn in the golden vineyards of the Rh\u00f4ne Valley, and a perpetual search for genuine human connection throughout. \u00c9ric Rohmer\u2019s Tales of the Four Seasons rounds out a final cycle on philosophical love stories. Shot on location in the 90s, the then-septuagenarian Rohmer made use of the naturalism and spontaneity of his actors by avoiding multiple takes.<\/p>\n
A Tale of Springtime<\/em> by \u00c9ric Rohmer <\/strong> In the first film of \u201cTales of the Four Seasons,\u201d a burgeoning friendship between philosophy teacher Jeanne and pianist Natacha is strained by jealousy, suspicion, and intrigue. Natacha encourages Jeanne to pursue the former\u2019s father, Igor, in order to supplant Eve, the young girlfriend Natacha loathes. Natacha\u2019s scheme, however, risks alienating those closest to her as well as entangling Jeanne in a romantic drama she has vowed to avoid.\u00a0 A Tale of Winter<\/em> by \u00c9ric Rohmer <\/strong><\/p>\n August 16 \u2013 10pm<\/p>\n The second installment of \u201cTales of the Four Seasons\u201d is among the most spiritual and emotional films of Rohmer\u2019s storied career. Five years after losing touch with Charles, the love of her life and the father of her young daughter, F\u00e9licie attempts to choose between librarian Lo\u00efc, who lives in the Parisian suburbs, or hairdresser Maxence, who has recently moved to Nevers. In the midst of indecision F\u00e9licie holds to an undying faith that a miracle will reunite her with Charles, a faith that Rohmer examines in all of its religious dimensions and philosophical ramifications. A Tale of Summer<\/em> by \u00c9ric Rohmer <\/strong><\/p>\n August 20 \u2013 7pm<\/p>\n
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DCP, France, 1990, Drama, 108 min<\/em><\/p>\n
DCP, France, 1992, Drama, 114 min<\/em><\/p>\n