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Sans Soleil

1983·Movie
1h 40min·NR

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Stunning style, immersive world, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension5
  • Spectacle4
  • Violence3

Heart

Profoundly sad and nostalgic

  • Melancholy9
  • Nostalgia8
  • Wonder8

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Absurdist Humor2
  • Satire & Parody1

World

Faith and meaning

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion9
  • Ambiguity9
  • Novelty9

Craft

Standout direction

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Non-linear Narrative10
  • Direction9
  • Complexity8

Style

Standout editing, cinematography, and visual style

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Editing10
  • Cinematography9
  • Visual Stylization9

Who it's for

AdultsPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchDrop-in FriendlyThought-Provoking

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About

He wrote me...

A woman narrates the thoughts of a world traveler, meditations on time and memory expressed in words and images from places as far-flung as Japan, Guinea-Bissau, Iceland, and San Francisco.
Travelogue Essay FilmMeditative & PensiveNon-Linear NarrativeGlobal ExplorationMemory and TimePhilosophical ReflectionsVisually PoeticExperimental Cinema

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Sequels and Prequels

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Questions about Sans Soleil

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Where can I stream Sans Soleil legally?

Sans Soleil is included with a subscription to Kanopy and DocAlliance Films in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Fandango At Home and DocAlliance Films. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Sans Soleil worth watching?

83
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 84/100 (IMDb 7.7 and Rotten Tomatoes 88%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Sans Soleil rated?

NR

It's rated NR in the United States.

How long is Sans Soleil?

1 h 40 min

Sans Soleil runs 1 h 40 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Sans Soleil?

Critics88
Audiences82

Yes. Critics average 88 and audiences 82 out of 100, so both groups see Sans Soleil much the same way.

What language is Sans Soleil in?

French

It was made in French. Produced in France.

In how many countries can I watch Sans Soleil?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Sans Soleil in 127 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Sans Soleil use?

Title DropShout-OutLibation for the DeadIronic JuxtapositionCanine CompanionJitter CamFanservice ExtraFauxlosophic NarrationDocumentaryTaxidermy Is CreepyMatch CutThirsty Desertand 5 more

TV Tropes lists 17 storytelling tropes for Sans Soleil, including Title Drop, Shout-Out, Libation for the Dead.