I am taking CTCS 394, which is a course on postmodern films. It is taught by Drew Casper and discusses films from 1977 onward. We saw many intriguing films throughout the semester but the one that stuck with me was “Tell No One”, a French film that was made in 2007. It was directed by Guillaume Canet and was based on the novel of the same title that was written by Harlan Coben. The film was written by Guillaume Canet and Philippe Lefebvre and stars Francois Cluzet.
Initially, I was hesitant about the film since it was foreign and I typically become distracted by the subtitles but this film was different. It was a suspense thriller about a man who lost his wife in a mysterious murder and is now being accused for her murder. As the film unravels it displays a string of deceptions and lies that only in the end are understood. It was beautifully shot and acted making the subtitles almost invisible. At the beginning of class my teacher told us not to try and figure out the movie, but instead let it just happen and go along for the ride. That is exactly what I did and it was more enjoyable than any thrill ride I have ever been on. I highly recommend the film, which would have won the Oscar for best foreign film but was disqualified because it was released in American theatres for over three months. I would definitely urge others to tell everyone about this intense, refreshing beautiful cinematic experience.
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