La Chinoise

1967·Movie
1h 36min·NR

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La Chinoise fingerprint

Strong craft, striking style, light on feelings.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension6
  • Fast Pace6
  • Violence5

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Pathos5
  • Nostalgia5
  • Melancholy4

Humor

Some satire and sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Satire & Parody7
  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Absurdist Humor5

World

Politics, society, and class and money

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Ambiguity6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Dialogue Quality7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Visual Stylization7

Who it's for

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About

A movie in the making.

A small group of French students are studying Mao, trying to find out their position in the world and how to change the world to a Maoistic community using terrorism.
French New WavePolitical SatireMaoist IdeologyStudent ActivismPhilosophical DebateExperimental FilmSocial CommentaryIntellectual Discourse1960s France

Crew

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about La Chinoise

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream La Chinoise legally?

La Chinoise is included with a subscription to Metrograph and Kino Film Collection in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy and Hoopla. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is La Chinoise worth watching?

82
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 83/100 (IMDb 6.9 and Rotten Tomatoes 95%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is La Chinoise rated?

NRViolence

It's rated NR in the United States. Content advisories: violence.

How long is La Chinoise?

1 h 36 min

La Chinoise runs 1 h 36 min.

Is La Chinoise based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on La Chinoise?

Critics95
Audiences71

Not quite. Critics rate La Chinoise higher (95) than audiences (71). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is La Chinoise in?

French

It was made in French. Produced in France.

In how many countries can I watch La Chinoise?

10ATBEBRCHDEESFRLILUUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for La Chinoise in 10 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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