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The Clockmaker of St. Paul 1973 3 stars

    N/R, 105 min.
Genre: Foreign / Drama
Director: Bertrand Tavernier
Cast: Philippe Noiret, Jean Rochefort, Jacques Denis, Yves Afonso, Julien Bertheau, William Sabatier, Jacques Hilling, Clotilde Joano, Andree Tainsy, Sylvain Rougerie, Cecile Vassort, Christine Pascal

  Michel Descombes (Philippe Noiret) is a clockmaker who lives with his son. One day when a policeman shows up at his doorstep and states that Michel's son, Bernard (Sylvain Rougerie) has committed murder and is on the lam, he realizes that he doesn't know much about his own son. Michel must reevaluate his life and beliefs after Bernard is captured and expresses no remorse over his actions since the man deserved to be killed. Excellent performance by Noiret.

Jonah Who Will Be 25 in the Year 2000 1976 3 and a half stars

    N/R, 116 min.
Genre: Foreign / Comedy
Director: Alain Tanner
Cast: Jean-Luc Bideau, Myriam Boyer, Myriam Mezieres, Jacques Denis, Miou-Miou, Roger Jendly, Dominique Labourier

  The turbulent 1960s with its idealistic youth is the theme of this Swiss comedy about eight friends who still retain their idealism after the era has come to an end.

Middle of the World 1974 2 and a half stars

    N/R, 115 min.
Genre: Foreign / Drama
Director: Alain Tanner
Cast: Olimpia Carlisi, Philippe Leotard, Juliet Berto, Jacques Denis, Roger Jendly, Gilbert Bahon, Paul Paquier, Denise Peron, Pierre Walker, Adrien Nicati

  Paul (Philippe Leotard) is a married engineer who wants it all–he runs for political office while having an affair with a waitress.

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