The Slipped Disc Daily comfort zone (36): Jules et Jim
mainA formative film for my generation, one of the simplest and most organic ever made by Francois Truffaut. And with the most evocative soundtrack and a surprisingly well-sung theme song. Sing it again, Moreau.
The trailer
The song
The full suite by Georges Delerue
Ah, thank you so much for this. I don’t think I ever managed to “get over” this magical film.
Me, neither. Truffaut’s simplest and greatest.
Thanks for this post. It reminded me of a Fast Show sketch which might also cheer you up? Go on to YouTube and type in “Fast Show – French Art House Film” Enjoy!
Thank you. I simply love this film and Jeanne Moreau’s song. And of course the wonderful play and voice of Oscar Werner. My favorite film since more than 50 years.
I love the film and I have always been a fan of George Delerue’s music. His scores were often simple and direct and he was wonderful to work for.
However, I believe the song Le Tourbillon was written by Serge Rezvani. He is primarily known as a writer and painter, but I believe he also played guitar for the vocal tracks on the film.
Music and film are both time-based art. Mr. Lebrecht can certainly include more film-related contents on this website.
As a child I grew up with this song in early sixties.
Wonderful lyrics, iconic song, beautifully sung.
(For the record, Jeanne Moreau’s mother was from Yorkshire).
Oskar Werner, Jeanne Moreau, what more can you ask for? Thank you for this!