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Bonjour tristesse Overview:

Bonjour tristesse (1958) was a Drama - Film Adaptation Film directed by Otto Preminger and produced by Otto Preminger and John Palmer.

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When young Cecile's pleasure-seeking existence is threatened by the upcoming marriage between her father and her straitlaced godmother, she devises a scheme to drive her godmother away, which takes a tragic turn. This drama, based on the sensational novel by Francoise Sagan, failed to make Seberg the star many thought she'd become.

(Source: available at Amazon AMC Classic Movie Companion).

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Bonjour Tristesse (1958)

By 4 Star Film Fan on Aug 2, 2022 From 4 Star Films

Otto Preminger famously combed through headshots and plucked Jean Seberg out of her Iowa hometown to be groomed as his latest star. St. Joan was far from a stunning ascension for the young starlet, but her follow-up with Preminger, Bonjour Tristesse, showcases her incandescence. Adapted from Francoi... Read full article

David Niven Says Bonjour Tristesse to Deborah Kerr

By Rick29 on May 13, 2019 From Classic Film & TV Cafe

Jean Seberg and David Niven. Seventeen-year-old Cecile and her wealthy, widower father split their time between Paris and the French Riveria. Their goal in life is to have fun. The middle-aged Raymond (David Niven) woos young attractive women, keeps them around for a few months, and then discards t... Read full article

Bonjour Tristesse (1958)

By Beatrice on Sep 21, 2016 From Flickers in Time

Bonjour Tristesse Directed by Otto Preminger Written by Arthur Laurents based on a novel by Françoise Sagan 1958/USA/UK Wheel Productions First viewing/Amazon Prime I don’t remember Otto Preminger for his imagery but this is a beautiful film.  Of course, the Riviera never hurts. As the fi... Read full article

Bonjour Tristesse

By Brandy Dean on May 15, 2013 From Pretty Clever Films

Bonjour Tristesse is a slick little site dedicated to foreign, independent and cult cinema. The stated goal: “In the hopes of encouraging others to explore a film they’ve never seen, or revisit one that they adore again.” Hell to the yeah, I think we can all get behind that. There ... Read full article

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By Google profile on Oct 25, 2009 From Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog

About MeBlogger, Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog and more. Please add my Google profile to your circles. Bonjour Tristesse by Francoise Sagan 9780061440793 Harper Modern Perennial Classics Paperback $12.99 US Buy at Powells.com I had watched the Otto Preminger film Bonjour Tristesse (1958) ... Read full article

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Bonjour tristesse Quotes:

Anne Larson: You know, I spent my honeymoon by the sea 12 years ago.
Cecile: Did you like it? I mean, the place?
Anne Larson: Yes, I liked both it and the place.
Cecile: It's getting out of control. I just wish I were a lot older or a lot younger.
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Bonjour tristesse Facts
Roland Culver replaced a actor who dropped out
Preminger always liked this film, although he felt the American critics did not do it justice. The film was a qualified success in France, yet American critics felt the film wasn't French enough, a detail that amused Preminger.
Dominique Wilms was Otto Preminger's first choice for the part of Elsa, but she refused.
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