Max Ophuls's final film, Lola Montès is at once a magnificent romantic melodrama, a meditation on the lurid fascination with celebrity, and a one-of-a-kind movie spectacle. Read more: http://www.criterion.com/films/938
Apparently the wide 2.55:1 aspect ratio was forced upon Max Ophuls, and to counter it he framed the characters through doorways, down corridors, through windows etc. to break the image up. It's a wonderful film and the Blu-Ray is quite spectacular.
THANK YOU for posting this! I've been reading about this mid-50's classic for years but have only seen clips recently thanks to youtube. I can see why it's been considered a classic by so many for it's gorgeous color photography & excellent use of the wide screen format.
Apparently the wide 2.55:1 aspect ratio was forced upon Max Ophuls, and to counter it he framed the characters through doorways, down corridors, through windows etc. to break the image up. It's a wonderful film and the Blu-Ray is quite spectacular.
hawkfall 6 months ago
I thought this was called The Sins of Lola Montes
TheNEWfilmfanatic99 11 months ago
Its coming on TCM @ 4am. Thanks for helping me decided to watch it!
TSearcy 1 year ago
THANK YOU for posting this! I've been reading about this mid-50's classic for years but have only seen clips recently thanks to youtube. I can see why it's been considered a classic by so many for it's gorgeous color photography & excellent use of the wide screen format.
JubalCalif 1 year ago