The very fact that "La caméra de Claire" ("Claire's Camera" in English") is a Korean-French co-production should draw interest. But the movie has even more in store. It focuses on the relationship between a young Korean woman and a middle-aged French woman in Cannes after the former gets fired and she works with the latter to try and find out why. When we hear about Cannes, it's always in relation to the yearly film festival, but when do we ever get to see the lives of ordinary people there?
I had never heard of Hong Sang-soo before seeing this, but now I'd like to see more of his work. Judging by this movie I would guess that he's a masterful director. Definitely see it.
Plot summary
On a business trip to the Cannes Film Festival, Manhee is accused of being dishonest, and fired. A teacher named Claire goes around taking photos with a Polaroid camera. She gets to know Manhee and sympathizes with her. Claire is like a person who can see Manhee's possible future or past selves, through the mysterious power of the beach tunnel. Through taking photos, Claire has acquired the ability to look slowly at things, and to transform objects. Now, Claire goes with Manhee to the café where she was fired. We look forward to seeing Claire's power at work.
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there needs to be more Korean-French movies
Awkward Yet Intriguing at Times
After viewing prolific and acclaimed South Korean director Sang-soo Hong's "The Day After", I went into my local library's film catalog and chose to see this one. As I've read one of the director's characteristics is to have awkward dialogue, and this movie filled that bill.
For me, the awkwardness can be annoying at times, but it also can be quite intriguing. Set at the Cannes Film Festival, the plot elements slowly unfold and come together as the film progresses. But I never really felt I completely understood it all.
The acting is most solid, and throwing the great actress Isabelle Huppert into the mix can never hurt. Always fascinating to watch her on screen.
All in all, I wish I could say I enjoyed it all but I felt the film did have its intriguing and engaging moments
photos have unexpected results
If you liked "faces places", a French documentary from last year, this film is for you. they are remarkably alike in a strange way. it's a nice little movie.