Conte d’automne (Herbstgeschichte)

The conclusion of Rohmer's seasonal cycle takes us to the vineyards of Provence. There lives Magali, a widowed winegrower, who, with a little help from her friends, is to be given a second spring by Cupid's arrows. Sometimes, however, even the best-intentioned ruse cannot force happiness... Sometimes, however, even the best-intentioned ruse cannot force happiness... Subtle images, subtle humour and, as always, pointed dialogue – that's all the master of relationship films needs to enchant us.
(Florian Widegger)