The Beguines

1972·Movie
1h 30min
55
DecentGoodWatch score

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Low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension5
  • Adrenaline4
  • Fast Pace4

Heart

Romantic

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Romance8
  • Coming of Age8
  • Pathos6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Cringe Humor3
  • Absurdist Humor3

World

Growing up

  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • World Immersion6
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Character Depth7
  • Direction6
  • Acting6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition6
  • Editing5

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About

Hélène, a fragile and romantic teenager, discovers that her father, a rich business man, has a mistress. Curious, she decides to go and meet this woman who is described as strange. At the first chance she has she goes to her house in the Ramparts of Béguines... from then on she goes back often, discovering a new world of artists and nightowls where she also experiences love in the arms of Tamara.
Coming-of-Age DramaLesbian RomancePsychologicalFrench CinemaEroticIntimateCharacter-DrivenEmotional

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Is The Beguines worth watching?

55
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 55/100 (IMDb 5.4). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Beguines rated?

NuditySexual content

Content advisories: nudity and sexual content.

How long is The Beguines?

1 h 30 min

The Beguines runs 1 h 30 min.

What language is The Beguines in?

French

It was made in French. Produced in France.

In how many countries can I watch The Beguines?

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