8- The Michigan Daily Summer Weeld y-Wednesday, May 26,1993 1= 'To you, I'm an atheist. To God, I'm the loyal opposition.' - Woody Alen 'Matins' delights By KIRK WETTERS "Tous Les Matins du Monde" (All the Mornings of the World) probably won't be as popular as the Mozart biofilm"Axmadeus,"butit'salsonotas sensationalistorinaccurate. "TousLes Matins"isabiographyofMarinMarais Tous Les Matins du Monde Directed by Alain Coreau; written by Pascal Quignard and Alain Comeau; with Gerard Depardieu, Anne Brochet and Guillaume Depardieu. and his teacher Monsieur de Sainte Colombe, 17th century French com- posers and bass viol virtuosos. Although historical, "Tons Les Matins"islargely fictionalbecauseso little is known about the musicians, especially SainteColombe. The flmis historically accurate, however, in its attention to the musicalcustomsof the period It is not overburdened with details, but musicians will be fasci- nated by the intricacies of the ancient seven-string viol, which is the prede- cessor of the modem cello. Gerard Depardieu and his son Guillaume divide the role of Marais, with young Depardieu playing the young Marais. Because both Depardieu's have substantial parts, there is amarked division in the char- acterofMarais.TheolderDepardieu's vulnerable and sympathetic portrayal is somewhat implausible in contrast withhisson'sharsh,self-centeredchar- acterization.Despitethisdifficulty,the acting isgenerallyexcellent,especially Jean-Louis Livi as Sainte Colombe. "TousLesMatins"wasmostlyshot in achateau in Creuse in ruralFrance, so it's not surprising that itis abeauti- ful film, but its visual excellence goes way beyond the pretty French coun- tryside. Many shots are composed, lit and textured to look like paintings; smallaspectsofthesetting areempha- sized in close-ups which give the film an intensely atmospheric quality. The value and purpose of music are sensitively explored throughout the film, but often with few words. There is no dilemma of music in the past or present which is not touched a I 6 6 Gerard Depardieu's son Guillaume plays quite the young charmer in "Tous Les Matins du Monde." upon in some way. The problems and taryindividuals, far fromadmirersand spark aMarais revival. Those who see goals of interpretation are presented, the trappings of musical society. thefimwill,however, view thisunder- but the film primarily attempts to ex- Many people may be inspired by appreciated musical era with greater plain who and what music is for. The this music, but because of the film's respect and understanding. film correctly observes that the most lack of sensationalism, it is doubtful TO US LES MA TINSDUMONDE is profound music is often made by soli- that"TousLesMatins duMonde"will playing at the Michigan Theater. '20th Century' right on track Ann Arbor Civic Theatre offers new take on screwball comedy " MULTI COLOR SPECIALISTS .-ARTIST ON STAFF " RUSH ORDERS .'NEAR U OF M CAMPUS 1217 PROSPECT, ANN ARBOR 665-1771 =: _ OFF with this ad. ROOMMNATE MIATCHING SERVICE AT UNIVERSITY TOWERS APARTMENTS 536 S. FOREST AVENUE ANN ARBOR, MI 48104 (313) 761-2680 EFFICIENCY, 1, 2, & 3 BEDROOM APARTMENTS 8 & 12 MONTH LEASES " HEAT AND WATER INCLUDED STUDY LOUNGE " GAME ROOM " WEIGHT ROOM POOL * TV ROOM " 24 HOUR ATTENDED LOBBY MTS COMPUTERS,, By JASON CARROLL Ann Arbor Civic Theatre took alot "On the 20th Century" May 22, 1993 Power Center of risks with its spring musical-com- edy "On the 20th Century," and those risks paid off. 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