Renoir - A Cinematic Escape to the South of France, Circa Summer 1915

Michael O'Sullivan of the Washington Post described the recently released on DVD, French movie 'Renoir' as :"A seemingly desultory yet methodical meditation on art, war, love, life and death that takes place on the painter’s country estate in 1915, four years before his death."

For my many artistic readers out there in Southern Sonoma Country land, I'm recommending this sumptously slow (I thought, in all the best ways) movie for a spot of well-earned downtown viewing during the otherwise manic holiday season. 

History, scenery, cinematography, World War I era french clothing, al fresco painting, and a strong cast, not to mention losing oneself in the language even while keeping one eye on the sub-titles.