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Summary
A man and a woman are brought together by chance for several months. He is younger than she is, married, Russian, officially a diplomat stationed in Paris. She is a beautiful teacher and researcher, with her feet firmly on the ground. The film follows the evolution of their love, from the beginning to end.
Good for
- Thought-provoking
- Adults
- Partner watch
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- You want fast pacing
- You're watching with family
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Cast
Crew
- Directed by
- Danielle Arbid
- Written by
- Annie Ernaux
- Produced by
- David Thion
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Facts
January 14, 2021 · 1 h 39 min · Nudity, Sexual Content
- Released
- January 14, 2021
- Runtime
- 1 h 39 min
- Content
- Nudity, Sexual Content
- Genres
- Romance, Drama
- Original language
- French
- Also spoken
- English, German
- Made in
- Belgium, France
- Box office
- $75,167
- Available in
- 49 countries
- Keywords
- based on novel or book
Q&A
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Questions about Simple Passion
Quick answers from GoodWatch data.
Is Simple Passion worth watching?
Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 55 (IMDb 5.3, Letterboxd 2.7 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 59%, and Metacritic 57).
Is Simple Passion good for date night?
It suits a quiet night in as a couple: romance is 9 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.
Is Simple Passion plot-driven or character-driven?
Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (7 of 10) more than on its plot.
Is Simple Passion in English?
No, it was made in French, with some English and German.