A film about the pathetic, base, cruel things we are capable of hiding under the facade of sophisticated taste and intellectualism. The best thing about the film is the way the actions on screen constantly belie the voiceover narration adding so much humor to the proceedings. Also love how even in such a short duration, Rohmer constantly shifts where our sympathies lie. Initially, we see Guillaume as the cad and Bertrand as yet another victim of his abusive ways. But as the film progresses, Bertrand turns out to be even more pathetic and small-minded than his friend who is at least open about his vile ways. But like in The Green Ray, what I love most is the ending wherein Rohmer reveals his affection for the naïve and "not classically beautiful" Suzanne.Moral of the Day: Men be monsters
