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The Tree, the Mayor and the Mediatheque

1993Movie1 h 50 min

ComedyDrama
73
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.9Rotten Tomatoes–83%

A nostalgic, quirky comedy movie about everyday modern life and politics, with standout performances and dialogue.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for scares, brutality or adrenaline.

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Story

The socialist mayor of a small village in France dreams of building an arts center but he runs up against some opposition.

Feels like

  • French Satirical Comedy
  • Political Farce
  • Masterful Dialogue
  • Rural Community Dynamics
  • Absurd Bureaucracy
  • Character-Driven Humor
  • Social Commentary on Power
  • Warm yet Cynical Tone
  • Eccentric Ensemble Cast
  • Classic Alain Resnais Style

Cast

5 of 5

Crew

Directed by
Éric Rohmer
Written by
Éric Rohmer
Produced by
Françoise Etchegaray
Music by
Sébastien Erms

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Facts

February 10, 1993 · 1 h 50 min · Strong Language

Released
February 10, 1993
Runtime
1 h 50 min
Content
Strong Language
Genres
Comedy, Drama
Original language
French
Made in
France
Available in
4 countries

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream The Tree, the Mayor and the Mediatheque?"

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Where can I stream The Tree, the Mayor and the Mediatheque?

Philo

In the United States, The Tree, the Mayor and the Mediatheque streams on Philo.

Is The Tree, the Mayor and the Mediatheque worth watching?

73
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 73 (IMDb 6.9).

Is The Tree, the Mayor and the Mediatheque okay for kids?

Strong language

Yes: its content advisories are strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Will The Tree, the Mayor and the Mediatheque make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly sharp wit (9 of 10) and situational comedy (8 of 10).

Is The Tree, the Mayor and the Mediatheque plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on dialogue centrality (10 of 10) and character depth (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is The Tree, the Mayor and the Mediatheque in English?

French

No, it was made in French.