Jules and Jim Timeline ( Real )

literature
1924

Publication of the novel 'Jules et Jim'

The original novel 'Jules et Jim' by Henri-Pierre Roché, on which the movie is based, was published.

film
February 2, 1962

Release of the film 'Jules and Jim'

The French New Wave film 'Jules and Jim', directed by François Truffaut and based on the novel, was released.

Jules and Jim Timeline ( Fictional )

friendship
Early 1910s

Jules and Jim Become Friends

Jules and Jim meet and develop a deep friendship in Paris before World War I.

historical
1914-1918

World War I Service

Both men serve in the war, experiencing its impacts and shaping their futures.

relationship
Post-World War I, circa 1919

Meeting Catherine

The friends both meet Catherine, an enigmatic and free-spirited woman, who captivates them.

relationship
Early 1920s

Love Triangle Forms

Jules and Jim both fall in love with Catherine, resulting in a complex and unconventional relationship.

relationship
Early to mid 1920s

Marriage of Catherine and Jim

Catherine marries Jim, further complicating the triangular relationship dynamics.

relationship
Mid 1920s

Catherine's Affair with Jules

Catherine starts an affair with Jules, illustrating the fluid and turbulent nature of their relationships.

family
Mid to late 1920s

Birth of Catherine and Jim's Child

Catherine gives birth to a daughter, blending family ties among the trio.

character_development
Late 1920s

Catherine's Restlessness

Catherine continues to struggle with her freedom and independence within the constraints of her relationships.

relationship
Late 1920s

Jules Returns from Abroad

Jules returns from a period away, reigniting tensions and emotions in the love triangle.

climax
Late 1920s

The Tragic Ending

The story culminates in tragedy as Catherine dies, profoundly affecting Jules and Jim.