What is Flashback?
Flashback celebrates the films every movie lover should experience, from early cinema gems to modern classics. Each month we spotlight a core classic, exploring the rich and diverse history of film.
Flashback: L'Atalante
Wed 26 Aug 2026 18:00
89 minutes
Overview
Capricious small-town girl Juliette and barge captain Jean marry after a whirlwind courtship, and she comes to live aboard his boat, L'Atalante. As they make their way down the Seine, Jean grows weary of Juliette's flirtations with his all-male crew, and Juliette longs to escape the monotony of the boat and experience the excitement of a big city. When she steals away to Paris by herself, her husband begins to think their marriage was a mistake.
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