As a movie buff with a soft spot for coming-of-age tales and a penchant for European cinema, I find myself captivated by Durga Chew-Bose‘s directorial debut, “Bonjour Tristesse.” The film’s stunning backdrop of the French Riviera serves as an alluring stage for the complexities of youth, love, and loss.
Stepping into Durga Chew-Bose’s directorial debut, “Bonjour Tristesse,” I find myself captivated by the enchanting sea vistas and radiant sunbeams at a seaside villa. This breathtaking setting seems almost too perfect for summer love, adventure, and self-discovery – yet it also carries an undercurrent of unease and mystery
“Welcome to Tristesse” premieres on Sept. 5 at the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival, where Chewbacus is also being honored with the TIFF Emerging Talent Award presented by Amazon MGM Studios honor at the Sept. 8 TIFF Gala
Based on the 1954 novel with a contentious reputation, written by Françoise Sagan at the tender age of 18, the movie narrates the story of a young woman named Cécile (Lily McInerny) and her father, widower Raymond (Claes Bang). Spending their summer in the sunny south of France with his new companion Elsa (Nailia Harzoune), their idyllic vacation is disturbed when Anne ( Chloë Sevigny), an old friend of Cécile’s parents, arrives
In the world of literature, “Chew-Bose” is a parody on the name of “The Great Gatsby,” a playful and humorous adaptation by Nolan and Tapscott, and an intentional choice by Lindsay, who wrote “Bonjour Tristesse.”
In the process of incorporating it, I initially focused on understanding how I could contribute positively. There were several female characters in the initial novel that resonated with me deeply for distinct reasons, as the author and co-founder of Writers of Color explains. From a purely literary standpoint, this emotional connection to Cécile, Elsa, and Anne, separately, was quite captivating to me
As a cinephile, I’ve been eagerly anticipating the release of this film, having followed its long journey from concept to screen. The Montreal-born director has had ample time to refine her vision, overcoming any initial jitters that might come with being a first-time director. It’s fascinating to know that it took Christopher Nolan and his team an astounding three years just to secure the rights to the novel, and another nearly eight years in total to bring this project to life
Chew-Bose appreciates having captivating original characters at her disposal and talented performers who bring these characters to vibrant life in their respective roles. A standout moment showcases the palpable camaraderie among the actresses, as they share a quiet breakfast scene together. Rather than exchanging many words, the audience learns about them through subtle actions, like the way one woman peels her fruit or selects a seat
“Chew-Bose recounts, ‘That day on set might have been one of my favorites. We aimed to film it like a stage performance… We simply sat in our seats, observing these actresses in the morning. I cherished that day because there’s something captivating about allowing actors to perform and keeping the camera stationary, which was thrilling for me as a director.'”
Chew-Bose also gives thanks to her crew for trusting her vision.
Chew-Bose shares, “For thirty days, we filmed in Cassis, France, with a bit more time spent in Marseille. Bringing a movie together requires unwavering trust in the team. Being from Montreal and not French myself, I was working on a cherished French novel that I hadn’t previously set foot on a film set for. With so many people, artists, and diverse work methods involved, it’s a remarkable feat to create a movie with unity. I feel incredibly proud of our achievement in achieving cohesion throughout the production process and during post-production.”
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