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Jealousy

Jealousy (La Jalousie)

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This film chronicles the professional and emotional cross-currents between two romantically entwined theater actors. Louis is an impoverished actor who struggles to find roles for himself and his actress girlfriend Claudia, whom he believes could be a star. The two struggle with jealousy, fidelity, and the temptation to give up art for an easier life.

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90

Village Voice by Alan Scherstuhl

Vital and vigorous even when its characters feel scraped of vigor/vitality, Philippe Garrel's latest finds boho Parisians facing the ends of marriages, affairs, and the feasibility of bohemian existence itself.

80

Time Out by Keith Uhlich

In comparison with near-impenetrable Garrel efforts like "Regular Lovers" (2005) and "Frontier of the Dawn" (2008), Jealousy cuts straight to the heart.

80

The New York Times by A.O. Scott

Mr. Garrel’s method goes beyond realism to achieve a kind of psychological intimacy that is rare and, in its low-key, meandering way, tremendously exciting.

75

Slant Magazine by Nick McCarthy

Like an astutely aching ballad, the film—aptly scored with sweet, strumming beats by Jean-Louis Aubert—is pleased to ambiguously infer the interior logic of its irresolute characters without pigeonholing their motivations.

75

The A.V. Club by Ignatiy Vishnevetsky

Jealousy — arguably the slightest film Garrel has produced since the 1980s — may not add up to a whole lot, but its sense of life and the medium is, as always, substantial and accomplished.

75

The Playlist by Kimber Myers

While it features characters making unrelatable decisions, this 77-minute film is nonetheless compelling and beautifully constructed.

75

Washington Post by Michael O'Sullivan

Jealousy is less cynical than it sounds. While certainly no love story, this dry-eyed tale feels achingly, maybe even exhilaratingly alive.

70

Variety by Leslie Felperin

More tightly scripted than Garrel’s usual rambles, the comedy-drama also has an unexpected emotional warmth.

70

The Hollywood Reporter by Boyd van Hoeij

Never a full-on character piece or even an exploration of the titular sentiment, Jealousy instead offers moments of quiet tragedy in some seemingly innocent throwaway moments

63

New York Post by Farran Smith Nehme

Jealousy has a quiet melancholy that’s very pleasing.

60

New York Daily News by Joe Neumaier

Quiet moments after big decisions are where the power lies in this absorbing French drama.

60

The Dissolve by Mike D'Angelo

There isn’t much to it, really, but a little truth and loveliness is always welcome.

60

Time Out London by Dave Calhoun

It’s a film that moves to the convincing rhythm of real life.

60

CineVue by John Bleasdale

The acting throughout is supremely naturalistic, and the social milieu of both family life and the theatre are carefully observed and lightly rendered.