In this charming, short animated feature, 75-year-old Louise finds herself stranded in a small resort town on the coast of France after missing the final train out for the summer season. Left to her own devices amongst deserted stores, hotels, and homes for the winter, Louise creates her own dreamlike world where dogs talk, and memories of past experiences and loves float all around her. Louise by the Shore owes much to “Time Enough at Last,” the famed Twilight Zone episode starring Burgess Meredith as a man alone in his hometown after an atomic bomb blast, but here instead of despair, Louise experiences quiet introspection, as she befriends a stray dog—voiced by the director, Jean-François Laguionie—and paints, explores the town, and retreats into bittersweet memories from her youth. Such solitude might well lead some to madness, but Louise takes it all in stride. An affecting and unassuming portrait of strength and resilience, this rare animated feature film aimed at older viewers is highly recommended. (P. Morehart)
Louise by the Shore
First Run, 75 min., not rated, DVD: $24.95 Volume 32, Issue 6
Louise by the Shore
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