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A Very Private Affair

1962Movie1 h 43 minNR

Drama
56
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb5.6Letterboxd3.1/5Rotten Tomatoes–57%

A moving, melancholic drama movie about everyday modern life and history, with standout performances and characters.

Good for friends night · thought-provoking · adults

Skip it if you want fast pacing

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Not for laughs, warmth or scares.

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Feels like

  • Classic French Cinema
  • Psychological Drama
  • Fame's Dark Side
  • Melancholy Character Study
  • Show Business Critique
  • Existential Crisis
  • Intimate & Intense
  • Stardom & Isolation
  • Romantic Entanglements

Cast

11 of 11

Crew

Directed by
Louis Malle
Written by
Louis Malle, Jean Ferry, Jean-Paul Rappeneau
Music by
Fiorenzo Carpi

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

January 31, 1962 · 1 h 43 min · NR

Released
January 31, 1962
Runtime
1 h 43 min
Age rating
NR
Content
Sexual Content
Genres
Drama
Original language
French
Also spoken
Italian
Made in
France, Italy
Available in
3 countries

Tropes

Downer Ending, Peaceful in Death, Interrupted Suicide +3

  • Downer Ending
  • Peaceful in Death
  • Interrupted Suicide
  • Celebrity is Overrated
  • Paparazzi
  • Slut-Shaming

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Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream A Very Private Affair?"

Questions about A Very Private Affair

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Where can I stream A Very Private Affair?

It streams in 3 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is A Very Private Affair worth watching?

56
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 56 (IMDb 5.6 and Letterboxd 3.1 out of 5).

Is A Very Private Affair 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 A Very Private Affair good for date night?

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It suits a quiet night in as a couple: romance is 7 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.

Is A Very Private Affair in English?

FrenchItalian

No, it was made in French, with some Italian.