Noir et blanc

1986·Movie
1h 20min

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High energy, immersive world, a touch of humor.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension8
  • Violence6
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Cathartic and moving

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Catharsis8
  • Coming of Age8
  • Pathos7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Cringe Humor2

World

The mind, everyday modern life, and growing up

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Ambiguity8
  • Novelty7

Craft

Standout characters and performances

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Character Depth9
  • Acting8
  • Complexity8

Style

Standout cinematography and sound design

  • Cinematography8
  • Sound Centrality8
  • Editing7

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About

Antoine is an accountant, uptight and withdrawn, married to Edith, who picks out his clothes and shoes. He's assigned to a fitness gymnasium for a month to straighten out their books. The owner, M. Roland, encourages Antoine to use the facilities, including the massages, so Antoine goes to Dominique, a muscular African. In these sessions, Antoine discovers that the pain is comforting, and Dominique finds the accountant ideal for his own sadism. When Dominique breaks Antoine's arm and then goes to the hospital to take Antoine away, Antoine confesses his fascination with and fear of death. With Dominique's help, the accountant breaks all earthly ties to confront his fear.
Psychological DramaExistentialist ThemesSadomasochismBlack & White CinemaIdentity CrisisSelf-DiscoveryFrench CinemaUnconventional RelationshipsPhysical Pain as ReleaseSlow-Burn

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Is Noir et blanc worth watching?

54
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Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 55/100 (IMDb 6.6). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Noir et blanc rated?

Sexual contentDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: sexual content and disturbing imagery.

How long is Noir et blanc?

1 h 20 min

Noir et blanc runs 1 h 20 min.

What language is Noir et blanc in?

French

It was made in French. Produced in France.

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