Looking ahead to Sunday, it’s good to be able to preview another of Claire Denis’s works: people were pretty impressed by
Beau Travail when we screened it in spring 2001, and
35 Shots of Rum (35 rhums) is generally thought to be her best since then. 95% on Rotten Tomatoes, and here’s one more, typical, quote – this time from
the Times lady: ‘The magic of Claire Denis’s exquisite 35 Shots of Rum is that although so much is left unsaid, it’s one of the most emotionally eloquent films you’ll see this year.’ Oh, and it’s French!