Since the late 1960s, Nicole Garcia has carved out an intriguing niche for herself in French cinema. She started out as a promising young actress in films by Bertrand Tavernier, Jacques Rivette, Claude Sautet and Alain Resnais, most notably starring alongside Gérard Depardieu in Resnais’ masterful My American Uncle. Then in the early ‘90s she made the move behind the camera, building up a solid filmography over the past three decades with a predilection for dark dramas (The Adversary), romantic thrillers (A View of Love, Lovers) and crime stories (Place Vendôme, The Favorite Son). Not all of Garcia’s directorial efforts are equal, but…
