: Unlike many films of its era, Le Amiche is noted for its "surprisingly modern" portrayal of women’s evolution, exploring conflicts between love, independence, and career. Directorial Style
Antonioni’s technical mastery is a central focus of reviews from The Criterion Collection and Slant Magazine : LE AMICHE (Michelangelo Antonioni, 1955) - Dennis Grunes Le Amiche di Jaqueline
To be one of Le Amiche di Jaqueline is to reject the cool, cynical detachment of modern life. It is to admit that you love something passionately, even if it is "silly." It is to cry dramatically over a fictional infidelity and then laugh at yourself for crying. : Unlike many films of its era, Le