#Elevator to the Gallows

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Ascenseur pour l'échafaud (1958) Directed By: Louis Malle

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I lost you in the night, Julien. I should have left you alone. I shouldn't have kissed you or caressed your face.

Jeanne Moreau as Florence Carala in Elevator to the Gallows (1958) dir. Louis Malle

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Elevator to the Gallows (Louis Malle, 1958)

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If you didn't kill Simon, never mind. If you were afraid, so much the better. But you must come back. I must have you here alive, by my side. I must. I must. I must. Jeanne Moreau in Ascenseur pour l'échafaud (Elevator to the Gallows, 1958) dir. Louis Malle

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Miles & Jeanne Moreau in 1957 during the recording of the music for Elevator To The Gallows, Louis Malle's french noir masterpiece. One of my favorite films and movie soundtracks.

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Miles!

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Louis Malle’s “Ascenseur pour l'échafaud” (Elevator to the Gallows) January 29, 1958.

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Elevator to the Gallows (1958)

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Ascenseur pour l'échafaud | Elevator to the Gallows (1958) dir. Louis Malle cine. Henri Decaë

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Elevator to the Gallows (1958) dir. Louis Malle

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Ascenseur pour l'échafaud (1958) - Louis Malle

Tout ces gens qui vont au cinéma chercher des aventures… Ils en sortent comme du restaurant, le ventre gonflé, les yeux rouges.

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Loved the dark tone on this one, it's one of the most unique jazz songs I have heard, it gives me mystery and thriller viber of old movies from the 70's or 60's. It also brings an existential and reflective sensation, it's seems to be a much more internal sound, a song to listen when you are only with yourself and your thoughts, hence, it's perfect for philosophical moments.

Song: L'assassinat de Carala

Artist: Miles Davis

Year: 1958

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jeanne moreau and miles davis during the making of elevator to the gallows via metrograph

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Ascenseur pour l'échafaud, Louis Malle (1958)

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Ascenseur Pour L'Échafaud (1958) (Elevator to the Gallows) • Directed by Louis Malle

I know this is considered a minor film but it's a personal favorite. I love the black and white cinematography, the theme of doomed lovers, and the killer MILES DAVIS soundtrack.

The night shots of Jeanne Moureau wandering the Champs-Élysées backed by the jazz score are cinema!

This gem was born from a four-hour session of improvisation.