Giorgio Carrera Marc Vidal Andre Pagnol [better] -

Why pair Vidal with Carrera? Because Vidal would argue that in the 21st century, the physical shield (sunglasses) is useless without the cognitive shield (intelligence). Where Giorgio Carrera protected the eyes, Marc Vidal tries to protect the mind. The modern gentleman, according to Vidal, needs both: the style to command a room and the intellect to see the trap door before the floor falls out.

André Pagnol’s late work is melancholic: the hills are still beautiful, but the wells are poisoned by nitrates from industrial farms; the pastorale (shepherd’s song) is now a ringtone. giorgio carrera marc vidal andre pagnol

: One of the studio's more prominent stars during this timeframe, appearing in several high-profile films. Why pair Vidal with Carrera