Michel Deville

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French film director; directed La femme en bleu (1973).

The review notes Deville among the auteurs associated with the French nouvelle vague and highlights his 1973 film La femme en bleu starring Michel Piccoli and Lea Massari, exploring themes of obsession and the divide between idea and reality.

The provided review of La femme en bleu (1973) praises Michel Deville's subtle, reflective storytelling and Michel Piccoli's intense lead performance. Themes highlighted include obsession, the gap between idea and reality, and an ambiguous ending hovering between imagination and fate. The film is presented as underrated and worth revisiting.