“The Story of a Three Day Pass” was based on one of the novels Van Peebles wrote in French, winning him a grant and a spot in the country’s directors’ guild. The movie’s title in French was “La Permission,” but Van Peebles took permission for himself. But here it is in 1967 — the unmistakable flourish of a Van Peebles joint. But Van Peebles shows how their experiences couldn’t be more wildly different. When it comes to technique, Van Peebles is fearless, using hard cuts in edits and Godardian music cues, as well as collaborating on the score.

Source: International New York Times May 06, 2021 18:00 UTC