The Love Game (film) explained

The Love Game
Director:Philippe de Broca
Producer:Claude Chabrol
Roland Nonin
Starring:Jean-Pierre Cassel
Music:Georges Delerue
Cinematography:Jean Penzer
Editing:Laurence Méry-Clark
Runtime:86 minutes
Country:France
Language:French

The Love Game (French: '''Les Jeux de l'amour''') is a 1960 French comedy film directed by Philippe de Broca. It was entered into the 10th Berlin International Film Festival where it won the Silver Bear Extraordinary Jury Prize.[1]

The film's distributor threatened to seek an injunction against the U.S. Commissioner of Customs, who delayed granting clearance for The Love Game to be exhibited in the United States.[2]

Plot

Suzanne wants to marry Victor and have children with him. Victor however is not interested in becoming a husband or a father. While he cannot be bothered into complying with her wishes, their mutual friend Francois would be happy to do so. Consequently, Suzanne eventually turns to Francois. This leaves Victor no other choice than to change his mind if he wants Suzanne back.

Cast

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Berlinale: Prize Winners . 17 January 2010 . berlinale.de.
  2. (1960, August 25). Film Release Sought: Distributor Plans Court Suit Against U.S. to Get Movie. The New York Times, pg 24.