TOUS LES MATINS DU MONDE recounts the real-life story of master 17th-century French musician M. de Saint Colombe (Jean-Pierre Marielle) and his brilliant protege, Marin Marais. A grandly sentimental, eccentric romance, the film also tackles some hefty philosophical and aesthetic
questions. It's a heady, intoxicating mix. The film's framing narrative introduces us to the mature Marais (a periwigged Gerard Depardieu at his bloated, foppish best), surrounded by his adoring students in the royal musical chambers. Despite having found fame and fortune as musical director at
the court of Louis XIV, Marais is unfulfilled. Compared to his former mentor, the legendary Saint...
Released:
1991
Rated:
NR
Length:
114 mins