An almost grotesque dissection of the upper classes, LUMIERE D'ETE follows an innocent (Robinson) as she makes sojourn to a mountain resort to be with her fiance. This trip proves anything but the romantic outing she expected, as she finds herself surrounded by decay and people who are
shadows of real humans. Robinson's fiance also has become one of these leeches, as he nonchalantly drops her once he tires of her. A meeting with Marchal, a worker on a nearby dam, saves Robinson from this gang, especially from the greedy hands of Bernard, with the two eventually making an escape
to a better future. Though some of the symbolism might appear heavy-handed, the characte...
Released:
1943
Rated:
NR
Length:
112 mins