Ça commence par la fin (2010) Directed by Michaël Cohen
Drama / Romance
aka: It Begins with the End
Film Synopsis
One summer, Jean has a chance encounter with Gabrielle, a former lover of
his, in Paris. A great deal of water has flown under the bridge since
they last met - several bridges in fact - but it is clear to them both that
the old times still mean a lot to them. Meeting up now, after all this
time, it hardly seems that they have been apart, and something of the tenderness
of their former romance remains, apparent in the way they look at one another.
Jean is taken aback when Gabrielle tells him that she has met another man
and is perfectly happy in her present relationship. As the evening
rolls by, scarcely noticed, the two ex-lovers find themselves falling in
love again...
In the 1910s, French cinema led the way with a new industry which actively encouraged innovation. From the serials of Louis Feuillade to the first auteur pieces of Abel Gance, this decade is rich in cinematic marvels.
From its birth in 1895, cinema has been an essential part of French culture. Now it is one of the most dynamic, versatile and important of the arts in France.