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La Pointe Courte

1956·Movie
1h 20min

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Immersive world, strong craft, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension5
  • Fast Pace3
  • Spectacle3

Heart

Melancholic and moving

Much of it is about family.

  • Melancholy8
  • Family Dynamics8
  • Pathos7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Absurdist Humor4
  • Cringe Humor3

World

Everyday modern life, family, and the mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • World Immersion8
  • Ambiguity7

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and characters

  • Direction8
  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

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About

A penetrating study of a marriage on the rocks, set against the backdrop of a small Mediterranean fishing village. Both a stylized depiction of the complicated relationship between a married couple and a documentary-like look at the daily struggles of the inhabitants of Sète in the South of France.
French New WaveMarriage on the RocksMediterranean Fishing VillageExistential ThemesStylized RealismSocial CommentaryCharacter-DrivenArt HouseSlow Burn

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream La Pointe Courte legally?

La Pointe Courte is included with a subscription to DocAlliance Films and HBO Max in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is La Pointe Courte worth watching?

70
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Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70/100 (IMDb 7). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is La Pointe Courte?

1 h 20 min

La Pointe Courte runs 1 h 20 min.

What language is La Pointe Courte in?

French

It was made in French. Produced in France.

In how many countries can I watch La Pointe Courte?

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