(A detailed acount of this movie is described in Dr. Linda Seger’s Book: “And The Best Screenplay Goes To…”)

Aside from that, I often enjoy movies based upon a true story in addition to many french films. I am an American and find it utterly refreshing to watch foriegn movies.

Regarding your comment: “…A good movie creates a contract with the audience: the conclusion will be satisfying.”

I am not altogether in agreement that the conclusion resulting in a sense of satisfaction is the end all of what truly constitutes a great movie.

I am reminded of several of John Cassavetes’ movies in which some folks actually walk out of the theatre in frustration because?????? (the content is too hard-hitting and pushes buttons maybe?)

For me, while I enjoy a nice warm & fuzzy happy, satisfying ending…time and time again it is with movies such as Woody Allen’s: “Crimes and Misdemeanors” (1989) that stand above and beyond the norm in that it doesn’t much leave me with a satisfaction of any sort.

In fact, like true art at its best – it challenges my belief system. which might be one of the greatest attributes/aspirations that film can offer.

Bran, I think that you are very insightful and intelligent and I wish you much success in your carreer as a film maker.