Élisa

1995·Movie
1h 55min

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Big heart, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension6
  • Fast Pace4
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Deeply moving and melancholic

Much of it is about family and growing up.

  • Pathos9
  • Melancholy8
  • Family Dynamics8

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Cringe Humor2
  • Dark Humor2

World

Everyday modern life, family, and growing up

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Music Composition7
  • Music Centrality7
  • Cinematography6

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About

Marie has had a tough childhood ever since her mother Elisa committed suicide. She has spent most of her life in an orphanage and now makes a living as a small time criminal in Paris. Now she wants to unravel her past and find her father whom she blames for her mother's death.
MelodramaGrief and LossFamily TraumaComing-of-AgeMysteryRedemptionFrench CinemaCharacter-Driven

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Sequels and Prequels

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Where can I stream Élisa legally?

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Is Élisa worth watching?

66
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 67/100 (IMDb 6.5). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Élisa rated?

Suicide themes

Content advisories: suicide themes.

How long is Élisa?

1 h 55 min

Élisa runs 1 h 55 min.

What language is Élisa in?

French

It was made in French. Produced in France.

In how many countries can I watch Élisa?

4CACHFRJP

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