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In this episode, I talk about Jean Vigo's wondrous and magical 1934 film, "L'atalante". On the surface, it's the simple story of Jean and Juliette,  newlyweds who begin their life together on the boat where Jean lives and works. When things get boring and monotonous, Juliette begins dreaming of Paris and, when the boat stops near it, she wanders off to explore the city by herself, leaving Jean behind. This separation of the two lovers will test their new and fragile marriage. Jean Vigo is an iconic director who died at the age of 29 and left behind few films but his output continues to influence filmmakers today.  L'atalante is his only feature film and it's not to be missed. In this episode, I talk about Vigo, the making of the film, and how the film explores romance, marriage, and much more. There are spoilers in this episode. Consider making this podcast sustainable by supporting it on Patreon.Subscribe to the Her Head in Films Newsletter.Follow me on Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, and Instagram.Original logo by Dhiyanah HassanShow NotesMy La Jetee episodeMy Casablanca episodeMy Singin' in the Rain episodeAudience by Barbara HammerThe Belly of an Architect by Peter GreenawaySoundtrack for The Belly of an ArchitectMy episode on The Passion of Joan of ArcMy episode on Days of HeavenMy essay on the underwater worlds of Jean VigoAll My SourcesCriterion Collection edition of L'atalanteLuc Sante - "L'atalante: Canal Music"Michael Almereyda - "Jean Vigo"Faber Book of French Cinema by Charles Drazin