it be clear that most viewer will be extremely disturb by the pace of the film . describe two plot ( one in antiquity and one now ) and use the same actor and and a series of flashback to get his point across and claude lelouch us his traditional style in a confusing manner which will make the film beyond the understanding of many . 3h20 minute later and the mystery be solve and fully and and it be plain that he be in control all the time . not like other director who can not make a clean film with a linear time line . from the gorgeous marie sophie l. and beatrice dalle and vincent lindon and the cast and although familiar face in lelouch film and all show their talent . even late paul preboist and usually too strong in his approach and deliver a beautiful performance . music be in perfect harmony with the image and inclusing brel and gypsy music and bullfight theme perfectly and flawlessly . if you only hear about lelouch but never saw any of his film and lady and gentleman would be a good first film than this one a this one be possibly very confuse . but a masterpiece nonetheless .