Just saw "A very long engagement" - French film (Un long dimanche de
fiancailles) with English subtitles.
The HR part of this message is to say that there is some very sweet horn
playing throughout the film. The background music is mostly simple, slow
and lyrical, and (of course?) the horn is chosen as an important emotive
generator. There is probably little in the horn part other than easy
phrases of liquid half-notes. The hornist is not named in the credits -
no one in the orchestra other than the 1st violinist is named.
Of semi-HR interest is that the protagoniste, Audrey Tautou (star of
Amelie), heartsick for her lover whom she believes to be lost in the great
war, plays the tuba for comfort. As the story progresses - as her hopes
raise - her repertoire increases from only one note to several, mimicking
a little the horn part. The credits list the name of the tuba professor
(Philip Porte), who presumably taught her what she knows how to do on that
great instrument.
Of NHR interest is the surprising appearance of Jodie Foster in a bit
role, speaking fast fluent French.
There are some humorous moments amidst graphic WWI violence depicting the
madness of war. Wonderful, moving flick!
{ David Goldberg: [EMAIL PROTECTED] }
{ Math Dept, Washtenaw Community College }
{ Ann Arbor Michigan }
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