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Clair Obscur

2017Movie1 h 40 min

Drama
60
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.4

A profoundly sad, moving drama movie about everyday modern life and the mind, with standout characters.

Good for date night · friends night · thought-provoking

Skip it if you want fast pacing

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Not for laughs, warmth or comfort.

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Story

Şehnaz, a young female psychiatrist from Istanbul, starts mandatory duty in a provincial town. Back in the city, she maintains a marriage that looks flawless on the outside. Elmas, a young woman on the verge of breakdown, opens a new path in her.

Feels like

  • Psychological Drama
  • Female Psychiatrist
  • Provincial Town
  • Identity Crisis
  • Marital Dissatisfaction
  • Slow-Burn Narrative
  • Character Study
  • Melancholic Atmosphere

Cast

13 of 13

Crew

Directed by
Yeşim Ustaoğlu
Written by
Yeşim Ustaoğlu
Produced by
Titus Kreyenberg, Yeşim Ustaoğlu
Music by
Antoni Komasa-Łazarkiewicz

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Facts

December 7, 2017 · 1 h 40 min · Sexual Content

Released
December 7, 2017
Runtime
1 h 40 min
Content
Sexual Content
Genres
Drama
Original language
Turkish
Made in
France, Germany, Poland, Türkiye
Available in
1 country

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Clair Obscur?"

Questions about Clair Obscur

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Clair Obscur?

It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is Clair Obscur worth watching?

60
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 60 (IMDb 6.4).

Is Clair Obscur good for date night?

Date NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightSolo Watch

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

Is Clair Obscur plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Clair Obscur in English?

Turkish

No, it was made in Turkish.