Mouchette Blu-ray Irish Documentary each must choose between martyrdom

each must choose between martyrdom and betrayal

- An exclusive video essay by critic and filmmaker David Cairns

His wife a Quaker pacifist opposes any violence and the townspeople turn their backs on him when he attempts to assemble a posse but he believes he must do the moral thing

They live in a US rust-belt town damaged by financial hardship which has affected their lives and hopes for the future

they also both have affections for the same woman (Vera Miles)

Mouchette Blu-ray Irish Documentary each must choose between martyrdom'Mouchette' Director: Robert Bresson (1967) French w English subtitles Criterion collection 4k restoration Includes commentary, documentary, essay and more Bresson's subtle, measured style allows empathy to develop for the character of 'Mouchette'. This evolves into deep emotional engagement as we see the hardships and indignities she faces.