Directed by Jean Renoir
My rating: 2.5 stars out of 4
IMDb
(DVD, Lionsgate)
Nana is a conniving, narcissistic, aspiring actress whose only success on stage is achieved by her provocative dancing. Inexplicably, men worship her, sacrificing their fortunes, their wives and ultimately even their lives to be with her. Nana could care less. Her character elicits no sympathy and is one-dimensional. Catherine Hessling, the director's wife, does what she can with such a thankless role. The numerous subplots revolve around the pathetic men in her life, and after awhile get tiresome. However, there is a beautifully rendered ending, if you can make it that far.
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