A Tale of Springtime

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A Tale of Springtime
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PG,1hr 47min
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November 1, 1992
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Orion Classics
Synopsis: French filmmaker Eric Rohmer begins his Tales of the Four Seasons series with A Tale of Springtime. Parisian philosophy teacher Jeanne (Anne Teyssedre) is temporarily without a place to stay as her cousin occupies her own home and she refuses to stay in her boyfriend's messy apartment while he is away. A young pianist, Natasha (Florence Darel), offers the use of her house and she accepts. After the two become friends, it is apparent there is a rivalry between Natasha and her father Igor's girlfriend, ... Full Synopsis
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One of Eric Rohmer's most mysteriously complex films, A Tale of Springtime chronicles the misadventures of a group of rather self-absorbed yet circumspect characters who exchange friendships and allegiances in a delightful and complicated game of hearts. Natacha (Florence Darel) and Jeanne (Anne Teyssedre) meet at a party, and strike up an almost immediate rapport. Jeanne needs a place to sleep, and ... Full Review
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