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Les Visiteurs du Soir (The Devil's Envoys) (1942)

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Originally released in 1942 as Les Visiteurs du Soir, The Devil's Envoys is another masterful collaboration between actress Arletty, writer Jacques Prevert and director Marcel Carne, who would team up one year later for the brilliant Les Enfants Du Paradis. The film is predicated on the 15th century French legend, wherein the Devil, disturbed by the encroaching forces of Good, sends his envoys to Earth to drive the citizens to despair. The Devil, played by Jules Berry in a subtly Hitler-like

Unrated, 1 hr. 58 min.

Drama, Romance, Art House & International, Science Fiction & Fantasy

Directed By: Marcel Carn�

In Theaters: Dec 5, 1942 Wide

Cast

Arletty
Dominique
Jules Berry
Devil
Marie D�a
Anne
Marcel Herrand
Baron Renaud
Fernand Ledoux
Baron Hugues
Alain Cuny
Giles
Gabriel Gabrio
La Bourreau
Roger Blin
Jean D'Yd
Pierre Labry
Le Gros Seignor

Critic Reviews for Les Visiteurs du Soir (The Devil's Envoys)

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An eerie and often beautiful medieval fantasy parable.

January 1, 2000 Full Review Source: Chicago Reader

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Jonathan Rosenbaum

Chicago Reader

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A lavish spectacle with a very simple love-conquers-all theme.

January 9, 2008 Full Review Source: TV Guide's Movie Guide

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The dialogue gets increasingly lachrymose, and the slow pace begins to take its toll. Wonderful performances, though, and graced with an undeniable visual splendour.

January 26, 2006 Full Review Source: Time Out

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Tom Milne

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A bit odd at first as these Middle Ages have a strong 1940s taste and the dialogs often sound artificial, but the story is beautiful. There are several good scenes even though it is often border line mushy. Special mention to Jules Berry who is a wonderful devil.

January 27, 2008

Ben Gui

My favorite movie. Without color, without special effects, it is the most magical romance I've ever seen. I know most people haven't seen it, and wouldn't want to, but it is a masterpiece of cinema.

June 23, 2008

Anna Delon

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