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Exit-exil

1986·Movie
1h 41min
61
DecentGoodWatch score

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Strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension6
  • Fast Pace4
  • Violence4

Heart

Moving and romantic

  • Pathos8
  • Romance7
  • Melancholy7

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Satire & Parody4
  • Dark Humor4

World

Everyday modern life, society, and politics

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition6
  • Music Centrality6

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About

The film follows Duke and Olivia , a troubled couple living in a gloomy city. Duke is a failed, alcoholic saxophonist, while Olivia works as a striptease dancer. Trapped in a toxic environment, Olivia decides to break free from Duke’s self-destructive lifestyle to uncover her past She was separated from her parents as a child, and with the help of a judge named Gerard, she travels back to her childhood home located on a garbage dump. There, the locals welcome her as the "Madonna of the landfill".
Political DramaSocially ConsciousCharacter-DrivenPassionate ConflictMelancholy ToneThought-ProvokingIntense Performances1980s Setting

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Is Exit-exil worth watching?

61
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 62/100 (IMDb 5). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Exit-exil?

1 h 41 min

Exit-exil runs 1 h 41 min.

What language is Exit-exil in?

French

It was made in French. Produced in Belgium.