Music from the films of Alain Corneau and Andrzej Zulawski, composed by Georges Delerue.
21 Tracks from 8 different films:
POLICE PYTHON 357
1. Police Python 357 (3:16)
2. Les chateaux (1:36
3. Final (Police Python 357) (3:11)
L'IMPORTANT, C'EST D'AIMER
4. Ballade derisoire (version 1) (1:40)
5. Desespoir et violence
6. Largo (1:26)
7. Le theatre (2:09)
8. Ballade derisoire (version2) (1:38)
PAUL GAUGUIN
9. D'ou venons nous? (5:07)
10. Que sommes nous? (2:28)
11. Ou allons nous? (2:02)
QUELQUE PART, QUELQU'UN
12. Quelque part, quelqu'un (3:11)
13. Carrefour (2:30)
14. Apaisement (1:30)
JAMAIS PLUS TOUJOURS
15. Jamais plus toujours (3:17)
16. Cartes postales (2:24)
MALPERTUIS
17. Malpertuis (suite)
LES AVEUX LES PLUS DOUX
18. Les aveux les plus doux (3:42)
PAUL ET VIRGINIE
19. Adolescence (4:46)
20. Paradisiaque (3:08)
21. L'adieu (3:31)
POLICE PYTHON 357 - A tough but honest cop must clear his name after a corrupt colleague implicates him in a murder in this French thriller. Ferrot (Yves Montand) is a hard-as-nails police detective who is attracted to a beautiful woman named Sylvia (Stefania Sandrelli). Sylvia, however, is having an affair with Ganay (Francois Perier), who happens to be Ferrot's superior on the force; Ganay happens to be married to Therese (Simone Signoret), who is handicapped. Sylvia is found murdered, and Ferrot is assigned to investigate; Ferrot is convinced that Ganay killed Sylvia because she wanted to end their relationship, but to his dismay, Ferrot discovers that the killer has placed a number of false clues that point the blame toward Ferrot. "Police Python 357's" brisk cutting earned editor Marie-Josephe Yoyotte a Cesar Award (the French Oscar). 1976
L'IMPORTANT, C'EST D'AIMER - Freelance photographer Servais (Fabio Testi) meets luckless Nadine Chevalier (Romy Schneider) an aging, world-weary, would-be movie star who thus far has only been able to find work in cheap exploitation movies. Trying to win her affection, Servais borrows the money from his underworld employers to launch a theatrical production of Richard III starring Nadine as Lady Anne. Though cold and skeptical at first, Nadine gradually falls in love with Servais, and eventually finds herself torn between him and her husband Jacques (Jacques Dutronc), to whom she feels morally obligated. Set in a world of losers and futile talents, this dark and moody drama depicts love as the only source of salvation. Memorable performances and skillful direction make this film a powerful experience. 1975
PAUL GAUGUIN - Seven part mini series for French TV starring Maurice Barrier and Nadine Alari. 1975
QUELQUE PART, QUELQU'UN - takes a close look at the lives of a number of very ordinary people as they try to handle the small dramas in their lives. One segment takes us into the life of a woman who is trying to rescue a man from alcoholism. Another looks at an old couple being evicted from their home, and yet another shows how a young daydreamer responds to the call of a real adventure. Stars Loleh Bellon, Roland Dubillard and Hugues Quester. 1972
JAMAIS PLUS TOUJOURS - While attending an auction of the belongings of a deceased female roommate, Claire (Bulle Ogier) discovers that each object brings back memories of their times together. 1976
MALPERTUIS - The story centers on a sailor who returns to shore to discover that his uncle has been capturing dying Greek gods and sewing them into human flesh. He then holds them hostage on an Ionian isle. Trouble ensues when the sailor falls in love with the Gorgon. Unfortunately, she turns him into stone. Stars Orson Welles, Susan Hampshire, Mathieu Carrière and Jean-Pierre Cassel. 1972
LES AVEUX LES PLUS DOUX - This drama is based on a 1953 one-act play by Georges Amaudi. It details the confrontation between a determined young criminal and two brutal policemen who are bent on exacting a confession from him. The young criminal and his partner were caught after they attempted to rob a circus ticket booth. Even though they all know his partner killed the ticket clerk, the two policemen conducting the boy's interview have decided they want him to confess to the killing. During the interview, the policemen use every inducement they can think of to get the man to confess after which they then beat him almost to death. The town mayor, however, has overheard the whole affair, and is indignant. Stars Caroline Cellier, Roger Hanin and Philippe Noiret. 1972
PAUL ET VIRGINIE - 13 part romantic situation comedy for French based on the novel by Henri Bernardin de Saint-Pierre. Virginie, married to Paul, is a radical-chic "free spirit" who embodies the french "joie de vivre." She often finds herself in "savoury troubles" due to her carefree, lovely behaviour. Stars Pierre-François Pistorio and Véronique Jannot. 1974
