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Strange Place for an Encounter

1988Movie1 h 40 min

Romance
61
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.4

A romantic, slow-burning romance movie about everyday modern life.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

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Story

France is a haughty, bourgeoise wife who is abandoned at the side of the road by her husband after a vicious quarrel. She meets Charles, a doctor. The meeting of the two strangers is the focus of the film, along with their encounters with characters at a truck stop.

Feels like

  • French Cinema
  • Road Movie
  • Romantic Drama
  • Character Study
  • Bourgeoisie
  • Truck Stop
  • Existential
  • Dialogue-Driven
  • Melancholy

Cast

12 of 12

Crew

Directed by
François Dupeyron
Written by
François Dupeyron, Dominique Faysse
Produced by
Catherine Deneuve
Music by
Nicola Piovani

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

May 26, 1988 · 1 h 40 min · Strong Language

Released
May 26, 1988
Runtime
1 h 40 min
Content
Strong Language
Genres
Romance
Original language
French
Made in
France

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is Strange Place for an Encounter worth watching?"

Questions about Strange Place for an Encounter

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Strange Place for an Encounter worth watching?

61
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 61 (IMDb 6.4).

Is Strange Place for an Encounter good for date night?

and 2 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing Safe

Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Strange Place for an Encounter plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on dialogue centrality (8 of 10) and character depth (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Strange Place for an Encounter in English?

French

No, it was made in French.