I cannot believe what I have just done: to watch yet another multi-episodes film from Louis Feuillade.
Made in 1917, Judex still has all the rough edges and chaotic excitements of his last two, but lessons have been learnt, especially in tightening the narrative. The result? A much more satisfactory experience in that the structure and devices resemble those of the contemporary ones and the plots are certainly more logical and tight.
The Louis Feuillade seemed a true pioneer: if Fantomas is a thriller which refuses to settle on who is the monster Fantomas; Les Vampires launching a new genre that continue to inspire many; then Judex is one that pioneers the Superhero genre. And of course like all his works, it also gives us fascinating insight into the taste and fashion of its day.
It lasts for 5.5 hours, but there is not a bored moment.
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