Haut Bas Fragile (Up, Down, Fragile)

Haut Bas Fragile (Up, Down, Fragile) (1995)

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Three modern Parisian women form the basis of this epic musical comedy from famed director Jacques Rivette. The story is set in summer and follows the predestined path of each woman. Louise has just awoken from a five year coma and has been released from the hospital. She moves to a hotel where she… More

Unrated, 2 hr. 49 min.
Directed By
Jacques Rivette
Genres
Musical & Performing Arts, Art House & International, Mystery & Suspense, Comedy
In Theaters
Mar 28, 1995 Wide
On DVD
Oct 28, 1997

Critic Reviews

  • Stephen Holden, New York Times

    What Mr. Rivette has concocted might be described as a lighthearted existential romp in which life is a playful dialogue between reality and fantasy, between musical comedy and drama, and you never know when one will turn into the other.

  • Jonathan Rosenbaum, Chicago Reader

    I think one could argue that Up Down Fragile not only tells us a lot about what utopia would feel like, it also tells us a little about how it would be organized.

  • Charles Taylor, Salon.com

    There are millions of stories in Rivette's naked city, and they're all ours for the making.

  • Dennis Schwartz, Ozus' World Movie Reviews

    The title comes from the markings found on packages delivered by the postal service.

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