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Summary
In 1920s Paris, violinists and lifelong friends Pierre Belcroix and Marcel Blanc are happy with their lives, although Marcel has become famous and Pierre has not. Pierre is married to Romaine, a stylish young flapper. However, Marcel meets and falls in love with her, which Marcel little suspects.
Good for
- Date night
- Friends night
- Thought-provoking
Skip it if
- You want fast pacing
Where to watch
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Not for laughs, warmth or scares.
Cast
Crew
- Directed by
- Alain Resnais
- Written by
- Alain Resnais
- Produced by
- Marin Karmitz
- Music by
- Philippe-Gérard
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Facts
September 3, 1986 · 1 h 52 min · Violence, Strong Language
- Released
- September 3, 1986
- Runtime
- 1 h 52 min
- Content
- Violence, Strong Language
- Genres
- Drama, Romance
- Original language
- French
- Made in
- France
- Available in
- 21 countries
Q&A
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Questions about Mélo
Quick answers from GoodWatch data.
Is Mélo worth watching?
Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76 (IMDb 7.1, Letterboxd 3.7 out of 5, and Rotten Tomatoes 83%). Critics rate it higher (83 out of 100) than audiences (69).
Is Mélo good for date night?
Yes: romance is 9 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.
Is Mélo plot-driven or character-driven?
Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.
Is Mélo in English?
No, it was made in French.