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Cinema: new releases - Wild Grass Directed by Alain Resnais

Published: 17 June 2010
by DAN CARRIER

• Wild Grass - Directed by Alain Resnais - Certificate: 12a

WHEN this film premiered at Cannes last year, there was much chitter-chatter that the director was 87.

Some prize-giving jurists felt this was a reason to promote its virtues, while others mumbled that Grandpa should have retired years ago.

Both attitudes do a great disservice to a director who has consistently made interesting films in a long career.

Wild Grass is a story about a lost wallet and a burgeoning relationship between the finder and owner.

Well shot, well told, the only reason for the director’s age to be of interest is the fact he has clearly drawn on a lifetime’s experience to create a thoughtful take on the nature of relationships.

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