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The Best Part

1955·Movie
1h 30min

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No humor.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Adrenaline4
  • Spectacle4

Heart

Deeply moving and melancholic

  • Pathos9
  • Melancholy8
  • Romance6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Physical Comedy1
  • Situational Comedy0

World

Everyday modern life, society, and class and money

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

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About

Philippe Perrin, a young engineer passionate about his work, leads the construction of a huge dam in the High Alps. Like all the men who work on the building site, he gives the best part of himself. Unfortunately, his health deteriorates but he refuses to follow the doctor's orders as well as the advice of Micheline, a young nurse who has fallen in love with him. However, driven by the evolution of his illness, Philippe finally makes up his mind to go down to the valley for a treatment. On the very day of his departure though, a young Arab worker gets killed in a rock crusher...
French Social DramaIndustrial RealismHuman Cost of ProgressMedical DilemmaClass StruggleTragic NarrativeEthical ConflictSacrifice & Dedication

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Is The Best Part worth watching?

62
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Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 62/100 (IMDb 5.3). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Best Part rated?

Disturbing imagery

Content advisories: disturbing imagery.

How long is The Best Part?

1 h 30 min

The Best Part runs 1 h 30 min.

What language is The Best Part in?

French

It was made in French. Produced in Italy, France.