My Life to Live

Starring:Alfred Adam, Henri Attal, Marcel Charton, Dimitri Dineff, Jack Florency, Odile Geoffroy, GisÃ¨le Hauchecorne, GÃ©rard Hoffman, Anna Karina, Peter Kassovitz, AndrÃ© S. Labarthe, Monique Messine, Brice Parain, Paul Pavel, Gilles QuÃ©ant, Sady Rebbot, Eric Schlumberger, Guylaine Schlumberger, LÃ¡szlÃ³ SzabÃ³
Studio: Fox Lorber
Product Type: DVD

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Feature Burning Spear Live In South Africa for the first time. Plus full concert of Live In Paris

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roots again.......2007-01-26

having been to the cape town concert myself, and finding it one of the most memorable occasions i have been apart of, i was a bit dissapointed with the footage shown, as in the quality of sound and footage very dark as it doesnt give a true reflection of how good the concert actually was, the second part of the dvd in zennityh, is great, even though the quality of footage wasnt great, the music was awesome and winston is the master on stage, still worth buying in my eyes

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One of the very best of the French New Wave
A Masterpiece; Truly, A Great Film.
A Moving Picture Book
mortir sa morte
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My Life to Live
Starring: Alfred Adam , Henri Attal , Marcel Charton , Dimitri Dineff , and Jack Florency
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ASIN: 6301883047
Release Date: 1998-08-12

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Nana (Anna Karina) is a Parisian salesgirl who drifts into prostitution. The story is told in the form of a documentary, separated into 12 tableaux. Godard has said that the division into tableaux was to emphasize the theatrical nature of the film, and also because when you look at something for too long you end up knowing less about it. Breaking it up into bite-size chunks can be helpful. What we see is a romantic portrait of womanhood caught between her own role (she wants to be an actress) and that which she is allowed or compelled to do. This is brought home most poignantly when Nana goes to a showing of Carl Dreyer's The Passion of Joan of Arc and her tear-streaked face is intercut with that of Maria Falconetti playing Joan, about to be led to the stake. Add to that the further layer that we have a Danish actress (Karina) in a French film, watching a French actress (Falconetti) in a Danish film, and the implications play out grimly. This is one of Godard's finest films, both austere and compellingly watchable. --Jim Gay

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One of the very best of the French New Wave.......2007-02-12

My life to live is movie which breaks all of the rules of movies... From the opening shots the darkened profile of anna karina, to the opening scene in which the backs of the two characters in conversation are filmed.. this is Godard a man who loves to confront his audience and to challenge his audience.. But My Life to Live is more than just experimentation in celluloid, it is also a tale of a woman who falls into a life of prostitution.. and it delves into such topics as philosophy, religon, and poetry.. This is a perfectly paced film - each chapter illustrating something the director wants to tell us of the characters..
It is one of the rare gems of the new wave.

A Masterpiece; Truly, A Great Film........2006-12-17

Jean-Luc Godard's "My Life to Live" is a great film with a form of storytelling that has found its way into such films as "Edmond" and "Jesus' Son" (the latter more than the former, even though the latter was based on a book). It's a legendary film; usually a favorite of Godard's right behind "Breathless" and, to this day, it's still incredibly poignant and unique. It doesn't unfold like a regular film, but is separated into chapters. Vignettes, if you will, that are almost unconnected. Sure, it's got the same characters but there is never a reference to a previous chapter. It's like life and that's exactly how it unfolds. The main character is named Nana (played by Anna Karina, who was married to Godard at the time). In the beginning of the film she abruptly leaves her husband and child (brings to mind an early scene in "Edmond" actually) and plays pinball. She works in a record store. She tries to get some money. She tries to steal the key to her flat, but is frog-marched away. She goes to see "The Passion of Joan of Arc." Eventually, she becomes a prostitute which leads her to her violent end. And even that scene is brilliant; the camera work here is exquisite. The camera isn't used as a "recording device" here, but rather a "looking device." It's not, really, recording what Nana is doing but watching her. Every scene is right there, happening. No explanation, no character development needed. This is only the 2nd Godard film I've seen (the other was Weekend) and it's clear that he was an experimental director. Being experimental is not hard to do, but doing it this well is hard. I just compared this movie to two other films...Jesus' Son was highly acclaimed, but is now Out-of-Print on DVD...Still available in a lot of places, cheap, however. Edmond received O.K. reviews and audiences don't generally like it. Both those movies are more like this film for the way the story is strung together, not so much for camera angles and such. Why is it that movies like those aren't liked a lot, while this film still thrives? "My Life to Live" is a brilliant little piece of film that I think many people should check out. The only thing one can hope for is a better DVD release, possibly from The Criterion Collection or something. The picture and everything is fine, it'd just be nice to have some bonus features. See this movie, I can't stress it enough. One of the best movies ever made.

GRADE: A

A Moving Picture Book.......2005-09-26

Originality at it's pinnacle, very enjoyable film about, Jean Luc Godard is to people what Tim Burton is to immagination, no one covers the true feelings and actions of people like Godard, this is probably my second favorite Godard film, BREATHLESS being the first.

mortir sa morte.......2005-02-20

this movie has a lot of life in it. it's my favourite godard but i haven't seen 'em all so it's my favourite godard of the godard that i've seen.

Landmark Film.......2004-12-20

I've enjoyed Godard before, especially "Breathless," but this film is Godard's most powerful. Anna Karina is an out of work Dutch actress in poverty. She slips from shop girl to streetwalker. The world of suave French pimps and sex workers of 1962 in black and white fascinates. Sex, sex for francs always fascinates. Nana is herself, and she is a prostitute. She has chosen this role because it is all the work she has been offered. It is the entertainment business after all. At first, the stranger that wants to kiss her disgusts, but before long she is making money and has a philosophical young pimp to show her the ropes. Nana entertains her John's every whim, as do all the streetwalkers of Paris. The result is a moralistic tragedy, but the telling of the tale in weird, faceless shots with a cold, winter Paris are the antitheses of films like the golden summers of "Gigi." I remember those streets from my travels in the mid-century. There is Goddard style and there is the seamy side of prostitution even if the whore is as young and beautiful as Anna Karina. The prettier, the more successful, in the sex trade.

I must tell the review reader that much of European prostitution, perhaps in America too is slavery - forced sex work. The victims are young East European girls from the old Iron Curtain, and don't kid yourself; they are slaves and many, if not all, have been beaten, gang raped, and disfigured. Many have venereal disease. Am I being over dramatic? I know -- they smile at a John, but don't be naive. Remember there is a man behind the curtain holding a gun. Remember I told you.

My Life to Live (Vivre sa vie: Film en douze tableaux) [ NON-USA FORMAT, PAL, Reg.4 Import - Australia ]

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My Life to Live (Vivre sa vie: Film en douze tableaux) [ NON-USA FORMAT, PAL, Reg.4 Import - Australia ]
Director: Jean-Luc Godard
Manufacturer: AV Channel
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Australia released, PAL/Region 4 DVD: it WILL NOT play on standard US DVD player. You need multi-region PAL/NTSC DVD player to view it in USA/Canada. LANGUAGES: French (Dolby Digital 2.0), English (Subtitles), SYNOPSIS: This film explores a Parisian woman's descent into prostitution. The movie is comprised of a series of 12 'tableaux'-- scenes which are basically unconnected episodes, each presented with a worded introduction. SPECIAL FEATURES: Commentary, Interactive Menu, Photo Gallery, Short Film,

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Tony Bennett - Live in Concert

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ASIN: B000C03NP2

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This exclusive DVD recorded before a live studio audience for Canadian TV, features the inimitable Tony Bennett at his very best. His easy relaxed manner and velvet smooth, easy on the ear voice enthralls and enchants the audience from opening line to the very last note. An international singing legend, with over 30 million records to his credit. Tony has been recording and performing in cabaret for almost 50 years. Frank Sinatra is reported to have proclaimed Tony Bennett to be the best singer in the world praise indeed from someone of Sinatra's stature. Enjoy an evening with Tony Bennett, one of the finest singers of popular songs that has ever lived. TRACK LIST: 1) Change; 2) Can This Be Love; 3) My Funny Valentine; 4) Just in Time; 5) Who Can I Turn To; 6) Rags to Riches; 7) Lullaby of Broadway; 8) Something; 9) O Solo Mio; 10) Sing You Sinner; 11) Because of You; 12) I Left My Heart in San Francisco; 13) Don't Get Around Much Anymore; 14) Smoking, Drinking, Thinking (Sophisticated Lady); 15) In My Solitude; 16) It Don't Mean a Thing; 17) For Once in My Life. ++++ DVD FEATURES: This officially licensed release from South Korea is All-Region NTSC Code 0 (playable worldwide) with Dolby Digital Sound in ENGLISH (with optional subtitles in English, also).