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Identification of a Woman

1982Movie2 h 8 minNR

60
DecentGoodWatch score

A profoundly sad, slow-burning drama movie about the mind and everyday modern life, with standout direction and cinematography.

Good for friends night · thought-provoking · adults

Skip it if you want fast pacing · you're watching with family

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Story

Movie director Niccolò has just been left by his wife. Subsequently he embarks on an obsessive relationship with a young woman who eventually leaves him and disappears while searching for her, he meets a variety of other willing girls. This gives him the idea of making a movie about women's relationships. He starts to search for a woman who can play the leading part in the movie.

Feels like

  • Italian Art House
  • Psychological Drama
  • Obsessive Romance
  • Existentialist Cinema
  • Filmic Meta-Commentary
  • Ambiguous Narrative
  • Visual Poeticism
  • Melancholic Tone
  • Intimate Character Study

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Music by
John Foxx

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Facts

October 15, 1982 · 2 h 8 min · NR

Released
October 15, 1982
Runtime
2 h 8 min
Age rating
NR
Content
Nudity, Sexual Content
Genres
Drama, Romance
Original language
Italian
Also spoken
French, English
Made in
Italy, France
Available in
13 countries

Tropes

Author Avatar, Distinction Without a Difference, Dutch Angle +8

  • Author Avatar
  • Distinction Without a Difference
  • Dutch Angle
  • Harassing Phone Call
  • Hotter and Sexier
  • Only One Name
  • Pop-Star Composer
  • The Quest
  • Reunion Show
  • Unnamed Parent
  • The X of Y

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5 questions, like "Where can I stream Identification of a Woman?"

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Where can I stream Identification of a Woman?

In the United States, Identification of a Woman streams on Criterion. It also streams in 8 other countries.

Is Identification of a Woman worth watching?

60
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 60 (IMDb 6.6 and Rotten Tomatoes 60%).

Is Identification of a Woman good for date night?

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It suits a quiet night in as a couple: romance is 8 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.

Can I half-watch Identification of a Woman?

Easy watchDemanding

No, it needs your attention: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for ambiguity and 8 for philosophical.

Is Identification of a Woman in English?

ItalianFrenchEnglish

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