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1939 · 110 min · NR

The Rules of the Game

Directed by Jean Renoir · Drama, Comedy, Romance

The Rules of the Game (1939) is a Drama film, directed by Jean Renoir set in Paris and Sologne during the 1930s. It runs 110 minutes and is rated NR.

A neo noir, with a satirical and darkly comic tone. Themes of class conflict, betrayal, and obsession play out through interwoven / hyperlink.

Composer
Joseph Kosma
Cinematography
Alain RenoirJacques LemareJean BacheletJean-Paul Alphen
Cast
Jean RenoirMarcel DalioNora GregorJulien CaretteRoland ToutainPaulette DubostGaston ModotMila Parély

The world of this film

Setting

Where
ParisSologne
Setting
RuralUrban
When
1930s

Premise & themes

Premise
Neo Noir
Themes
Class ConflictBetrayalObsession
Structure
Interwoven / Hyperlink
Tone
SatiricalDarkly ComicMelancholic

Shape

Protagonist
Ensemble
Pacing
Measured
Dialogue
Talky Dialogue Driven
Based on
Pure Fiction

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