8.8
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A Simple Story
1970·Movie
·1h 37min·
About
A documentary filmmaker goes to work on a project about Tunisians who have worked abroad. Many have married French women, and the couples try to adjust to France after many years in Tunisia. The man decides to forego the film in order to address the personal and social concerns of the people trying to cope in their new surroundings. This feature appeared at the 1970 Cannes Film Festival.
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Is A Simple Story worth watching?
88
ExcellentGoodWatch scoreYes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 88/100 (IMDb 8.8). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.
How long is A Simple Story?
1 h 37 min
A Simple Story runs 1 h 37 min.
What language is A Simple Story in?
French
It was made in French. Produced in Tunisia.
What tropes does A Simple Story use?
BookendsChick FlickPair the SparesMarried to the JobWould Hit a GirlDowner BeginningUnproblematic ProstitutionLove TriangleVoiceover LetterThousand-Yard StareDriven to Suicide"Dear John" Letterand 2 more
TV Tropes lists 14 storytelling tropes for A Simple Story, including Bookends, Chick Flick, Pair the Spares.