{"id":95987,"date":"2024-04-22T15:31:37","date_gmt":"2024-04-22T22:31:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/?p=95987"},"modified":"2024-04-22T15:31:37","modified_gmt":"2024-04-22T22:31:37","slug":"shameless-old-lady-the-1965","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/?p=95987","title":{"rendered":"Shameless Old Lady, The (1965)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>&#8220;It&#8217;s only been six months since the old man died. Now she&#8217;s going to the cinema &#8212; going to the movies, watching movies, strolling about the city, living it up!&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<table>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Shameless-Old-Lady-Poster.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Shameless-Old-Lady-Poster-226x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"226\" height=\"300\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-95989\" srcset=\"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Shameless-Old-Lady-Poster-226x300.png 226w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Shameless-Old-Lady-Poster-96x128.png 96w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Shameless-Old-Lady-Poster-203x270.png 203w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Shameless-Old-Lady-Poster.png 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 226px) 100vw, 226px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Synopsis:<\/strong><br \/>\nShortly after the death of her husband, an elderly woman (Sylvie) shocks her two grown sons (Etienne Bierry and Francois Maistre) and grandson (Victor Lanoux) by befriending a prostitute (Malka Ribovska) and a shoe store owner (Jean Bouise), and living a much more expansive life.\n<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>\n<strong>Genres, Themes, Actors, and Directors:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Character Arc<\/li>\n<li>Elderly People<\/li>\n<li>French Films<\/li>\n<li>Grown Children<\/li>\n<li>Inheritance<\/li>\n<li>Strong Females<\/li>\n<li>Widows and Widowers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Review: <\/strong><br \/>\nBased on a short story by Bertolt Brecht and helmed by writer-director Ren\u00e9 Allio, this character study of a widow gaining a new lease on existence offers an intriguing glimpse into the possibilities of living life on one&#8217;s own terms. Although the screenplay takes a while to start rolling, once we see the directions things are headed in, we can&#8217;t help but cheer on our protagonist. While Sylvie&#8217;s children expect her simply to mourn and continue the life of servitude and frugality she&#8217;s always led: <\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Shameless-Serving.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Shameless-Serving.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"720\" height=\"448\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-95991\" srcset=\"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Shameless-Serving.png 720w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Shameless-Serving-300x187.png 300w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Shameless-Serving-128x80.png 128w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Shameless-Serving-434x270.png 434w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&#8230; Sylvie most definitely has her own plans. It turns out she has been quietly taking in the world around her, and little by little, begins to reach out to people she&#8217;s intrigued by &#8212; including (for reasons unknown) Ribovska:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Shameless-Ribovska.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Shameless-Ribovska.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"720\" height=\"448\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-95994\" srcset=\"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Shameless-Ribovska.png 720w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Shameless-Ribovska-300x187.png 300w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Shameless-Ribovska-128x80.png 128w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Shameless-Ribovska-434x270.png 434w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&#8230; and Bouise. <\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Shameless-Bouise.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Shameless-Bouise.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"720\" height=\"448\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-95995\" srcset=\"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Shameless-Bouise.png 720w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Shameless-Bouise-300x187.png 300w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Shameless-Bouise-128x80.png 128w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Shameless-Bouise-434x270.png 434w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>We can tell that she&#8217;s enjoying shopping: <\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Shameless-Shopping.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Shameless-Shopping.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"720\" height=\"448\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-95998\" srcset=\"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Shameless-Shopping.png 720w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Shameless-Shopping-300x187.png 300w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Shameless-Shopping-128x80.png 128w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Shameless-Shopping-434x270.png 434w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&#8230; eating out (especially a luxurious dessert!): <\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Shameless-Ice-Cream.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Shameless-Ice-Cream.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"720\" height=\"448\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-96001\" srcset=\"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Shameless-Ice-Cream.png 720w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Shameless-Ice-Cream-300x187.png 300w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Shameless-Ice-Cream-128x80.png 128w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Shameless-Ice-Cream-434x270.png 434w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&#8230; gambling (she asks to learn how horse betting works):<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Shameless-Horses.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Shameless-Horses.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"720\" height=\"448\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-96002\" srcset=\"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Shameless-Horses.png 720w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Shameless-Horses-300x187.png 300w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Shameless-Horses-128x80.png 128w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Shameless-Horses-434x270.png 434w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&#8230; engaging with intellectual conversations: <\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Shameless-Conversations.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Shameless-Conversations.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"720\" height=\"448\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-96000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Shameless-Conversations.png 720w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Shameless-Conversations-300x187.png 300w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Shameless-Conversations-128x80.png 128w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Shameless-Conversations-434x270.png 434w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&#8230; purchasing a car for the first time: <\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Shameless-Car.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Shameless-Car.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"720\" height=\"448\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-95996\" srcset=\"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Shameless-Car.png 720w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Shameless-Car-300x187.png 300w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Shameless-Car-128x80.png 128w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Shameless-Car-434x270.png 434w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&#8230; and, perhaps most important of all, not allowing her kids&#8217; desires, needs, or expectations drive her actions. Sylvie&#8217;s tale is a simple but empowering story of second chances, and a reminder that it really is never too late to follow your passions. <\/p>\n<p><strong>Notable Performances, Qualities, and Moments:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Sylvie as Madame Berthe Bertini<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Shameless-Sylvie.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Shameless-Sylvie.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"720\" height=\"448\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-95990\" srcset=\"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Shameless-Sylvie.png 720w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Shameless-Sylvie-300x187.png 300w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Shameless-Sylvie-128x80.png 128w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Shameless-Sylvie-434x270.png 434w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n<li>Good use of location shooting in Marseilles<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Shameless-Marseilles.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Shameless-Marseilles.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"720\" height=\"448\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-95992\" srcset=\"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Shameless-Marseilles.png 720w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Shameless-Marseilles-300x187.png 300w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Shameless-Marseilles-128x80.png 128w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Shameless-Marseilles-434x270.png 434w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Must See? <\/strong><br \/>\nYes, for Bertini&#8217;s performance and as an overall unique show. <\/p>\n<p><strong>Categories<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Noteworthy Performance(s)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Links: <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt0059875\/\">IMDb entry<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/1966\/09\/27\/archives\/screen-late-evening-in-a-gentle-lifeshameless-old-lady-opens-at.html\">NY Times Original Review<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&#8220;It&#8217;s only been six months since the old man died. Now she&#8217;s going to the cinema &#8212; going to the movies, watching movies, strolling about the city, living it up!&#8221; Synopsis: Shortly after the death of her husband, an elderly woman (Sylvie) shocks her two grown sons (Etienne Bierry and Francois Maistre) and grandson (Victor Lanoux) by befriending a prostitute (Malka Ribovska) and a shoe store owner (Jean Bouise), and living a much more expansive life. 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