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Élisa

1957Movie1 h 30 min

Drama
65
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb5.0
65
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb5.0

Summary

Recently released from reform school, Élisa works at Madame Irma's before moving to Paris, where her success is growing. On a trip to the provinces, she meets Bernard, a blind man. They soon fall in love, but Élisa hides her activities from him. When he finds out, he hits her. The situation quickly degenerates.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Thought-provoking
  • Adults

Skip it if

  • You want something to laugh at
  • You need an uplifting mood

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Directed by
Roger Richebé
Written by
François Boyer, Edmond de Goncourt

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Facts

March 8, 1957 · 1 h 30 min · Violence, Sexual Content, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery

Released
March 8, 1957
Runtime
1 h 30 min
Content
Violence, Sexual Content, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama
Original language
French
Made in
France

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is Élisa worth watching?"

Questions about Élisa

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Élisa worth watching?

65
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65 (IMDb 5).

Is Élisa good for date night?

Partner WatchAdultsFriends NightSolo Watch

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.

Will I feel good after watching Élisa?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 8 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

Is Élisa in English?

French

No, it was made in French.