Les Visiteurs Du Soir (The Devil's Envoys)
by Marcel Carn?
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Actor: Alain Cuny, Arletty, Fernand Ledoux, Marie D?a, Pierre LabryDirector: Marcel Carn?
Edition: VHS Tape
Audio: English (Subtitled); French (Original Language), Analog
Format: Black & White, NTSC, Subtitled
Running Time: 122 minutes
Release Date: 2000-06-13
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Publisher: Home Vision Cinema
Studio: Home Vision Cinema
VHS Movie Reviews of Les Visiteurs Du Soir (The Devil's Envoys)
Movie Review: Almost Masterpiece
Summary: 4 Stars
A relatively little-known but fascinating movie. Made during the German occupation of France, the film is set in the Late Middle Ages and deals with two envoys of the devil, Gilles and Dominique (Alain Cuny and Arletty, wonderful both) that arrive posing as wandering minstrels at the castle of a Baron where preparations for an upcoming wedding are being made. Their intention is to create havoc by breaking the hearts of all involved. These envoys have extraordinary powers to achieve these goals, like slowing time to a stop so that they can work on their targets at ease. Eventually, the very devil shows up at the castle in disguise. One can argue that the devil in the movie stands for Hitler and the Nazis and so forth, but the film works even if you don't try to watch it as a metaphor for the contemporary events of the time. The movie is memorable and evocative, with many great scenes and a great ending.
Summary of Les Visiteurs Du Soir (The Devil's Envoys)
Brilliant cinematography, an imaginative screenplay, haunting ballads, and splendid acting combine in this enchanting fantasy based on French legend. The Devil sends two envoys to Earth in the form of a minstrel couple to wreak anarchy on hapless mortals. Much to the Devil's dismay, instead of corrupting the human race, he finds he has no lasting power over affairs of the heart.Art House & International VHS Video
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