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2001 3h 43m FR

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9.0

MASTERPIECE

★9.0TMDB · 1

ComedyRomanceDrama

Synopsis

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“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Jeanne Balibar
Camille B.
Marianne Basler
Sonia
Hélène de Fougerolles
Dominique 'Do'
Sergio Castellitto
Ugo Bassani
Bruno Todeschini
Arthur
Jacques Bonnaffé
Pierre

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Jacques Rivette
Writers: Jacques Rivette, Pascal Bonitzer, Christine Laurent
Languages: French, Italian
Countries: France, Italy, Germany

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RUNTIME

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At 223 minutes, this is a three-hour-plus commitment — longer than 95% of films ever made.

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ERA

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25 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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3 / 8

WORLD

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Dialogue crosses 2 languages: French, Italian.

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WORLD

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International production across 3 countries: France, Italy, Germany.

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WORLD

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Nicole Lubtchansky shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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7 / 8

CAST

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Jeanne Balibar and Marianne Basler and Hélène de Fougerolles carry the top of the cast.

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8 / 8

WILD

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Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Jacques Rivette directs. Nicole Lubtchansky cuts. A long sit — settle in. Produced in France, Italy, Germany. Dialogue in French, Italian.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

1At 223 minutes, this is a three-hour-plus commitment — longer than 95% of films ever made.
225 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
3Dialogue crosses 2 languages: French, Italian.
4International production across 3 countries: France, Italy, Germany.
5Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
6Editor Nicole Lubtchansky shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7Jeanne Balibar and Marianne Basler and Hélène de Fougerolles carry the top of the cast.
8Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.