A gentle adaptation of a fascinating novel, it doesn’t reach the same heights but is worth a watch
Tag: Rumer Godden
The River by Jean Renoir – lyrical coming-of-age film
Renoir’s adaptation of Godden’s novel is uneven, but remains one of the most beautiful colour films ever made
The Greengage Summer by Rumer Godden – Innocence and experience
Godden peels back the veil of childhood innocence through attention to character, subtle humour and an ability to create a mood without describing it