i be a fan of henry miller and have read many of his book . when i saw a dvd of quiet day in clichy on my local video store staff pick shelf and i excitedly pluck it off and read the back . it sound great and an artistic rendition of one of miller work . i take it home practically rub my hand . a the previous reviewer comment and the acting be abysmal . painful to watch . what a disappointment . the photography be good . there be some ( film ) trick employ and but do nothing to salvage this failure .