It’s a subversive situation comedy- starts with nobody helping a bum (Michel Simon as Boudu) look for a lost dog and everyone trying to help a rich beautiful woman do the same
Great long reverse tracking shot on a boat
Renoir takes dead aim at society’s hypocrisy
Makes one of the most indelible characters of the decade
Another great Renoir tracking shot from the dining table and then pivoting and going forward to the window to create a natural frame for the next shot
Feels like Simon is chasing around a good looking young maid for about 15 minutes
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