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Hélène

1936Movie1 h 49 min

DramaRomance
66
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.8
66
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.8

Summary

Helene is based on Helene Wilfur, a novel by Vicki (Grand Hotel) Baum. Madeleine Renaud essays the title role, a young medical student in love with aspiring musician Pierre Regnier (Jean-Lous Barrault).

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Thought-provoking

Skip it if

  • You want fast pacing

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Not for laughs or scares.

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Cast

14 of 14

Crew

Directed by
Jean Benoît-Lévy
Written by
Vicki Baum, Marie Epstein, Jean Benoît-Lévy
Music by
Marcel Lattès

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Facts

October 17, 1936 · 1 h 49 min · Suicide Themes

Released
October 17, 1936
Runtime
1 h 49 min
Content
Suicide Themes
Genres
Drama, Romance
Original language
French
Made in
France

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is Hélène worth watching?"

Questions about Hélène

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Hélène worth watching?

66
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66 (IMDb 7.8).

Is Hélène good for date night?

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

Is Hélène plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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

Is Hélène in English?

French

No, it was made in French.