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Le Bal
1983·Movie
·1h 52min·NR·
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Big heart, funny, low-key.
Energy
Calm and low-key
- Spectacle5
- Tension4
- Fast Pace4
Heart
Hopeful and nostalgic
- Hopefulness8
- Nostalgia8
- Pathos7
Humor
Plenty of satire and sharp wit
- Satire & Parody8
- Wit & Wordplay6
- Situational Comedy5
World
History, show business, and society
Lived-in and easy to get lost in.
- World Immersion8
- Novelty7
- Dialogue Centrality5
Craft
Standout direction
- Direction8
- Acting7
- Complexity7
Style
Functional look and sound
- Music Centrality9
- Cinematography7
- Editing7
All energy traits
- Spectacle5Scale and set-piece grandeur.
- Tension4Edge-of-your-seat suspense and pressure.
- Fast Pace4Quick tempo and momentum.
- Adrenaline2High-energy, pulse-pounding intensity.
- Violence2Physical conflict and intensity.
- Scare1Frightening moments and scares.
Related traits
- Slow Burn6Gradual build with payoff.
Heart
HighHopeful and nostalgic
Emotionally, it's hopeful, nostalgic, and moving.
All heart traits
- Hopefulness8Optimism and uplifting resolve.
- Nostalgia8Warmth of memory and retro vibes.
- Pathos7Deeply moving, empathetic emotion.
- Catharsis7Emotional release and payoff.
- Wonder7Awe, discovery, and amazement.
- Romance6Love stories and emotional connections.
- Wholesome6Heartwarming, uplifting feelings.
- Melancholy5Bittersweet, reflective sadness.
- Coming of Age5Personal growth and self-discovery.
- Family Dynamics5Relationships and generational ties.
Related traits
- Philosophical6Ideas about life and existence.
- Character Depth6Rich, complex characterization.
Humor
HighPlenty of satire and sharp wit
Expect plenty of satire and sharp wit.
All humor traits
- Satire & Parody8Sharp critique and playful imitation.
- Wit & Wordplay6Clever dialogue and verbal humor.
- Situational Comedy5Humor from everyday scenarios and setups.
- Absurdist Humor5Surreal, nonsensical comedy.
- Physical Comedy3Slapstick and visual gags.
- Dark Humor3Humor from taboo or grim topics.
- Cringe Humor2Awkward, uncomfortable laughs.
Related traits
- Pastiche7Playful imitation of styles.
- Camp & Irony6Stylized exaggeration and wink.
- Eccentricity6Oddball tone and quirks.
- Wholesome6Heartwarming, uplifting feelings.
World
MediumHistory, show business, and society
Lived-in and easy to get lost in.
Its world is built around history, show business, and society. The setting feels lived-in and easy to get lost in.
All world traits
- World Immersion8Depth and sensory richness of setting.
- Novelty7Fresh ideas and invention.
- Dialogue Centrality5Stories driven by conversation.
- Rewatchability5Invites repeat viewing.
- Ambiguity5Open-endedness and uncertainty.
Related traits
- Historical9Period settings and real events.
- Showbiz9Entertainment industry and performance.
- Social Commentary9Perspectives on society and norms.
- Politics8Thought-provoking works exploring political themes.
- Class & Capitalism7Wealth, power, and inequality.
- Pop Culture5References and cultural commentary.
Craft
MediumStandout direction
The direction stand out.
All craft traits
- Direction8Vision and command behind the camera.
- Acting7Performance craft and presence.
- Complexity7Layered plots and ideas.
- Dialogue Quality6Sharp writing and memorable lines.
- Character Depth6Rich, complex characterization.
- Intrigue5Curiosity and investigative pull.
- Narrative Structure4Story architecture and form.
- Meta Narrative4Stories about storytelling.
- Non-linear Narrative2Time-shifts and structure play.
Related traits
- Educational8Informative and instructive.
- Novelty7Fresh ideas and invention.
- Homage & Reference6Allusions to other works.
- Philosophical6Ideas about life and existence.
- Slow Burn6Gradual build with payoff.
Style
HighFunctional look and sound
The look and sound stay functional.
All style traits
- Music Centrality9Songs central to storytelling.
- Cinematography7Visual composition and camera work.
- Editing7Pacing and structure through cuts.
- Music Composition7Score and musical identity.
- Visual Stylization7Distinctive aesthetic signature.
- Sound Centrality4Sound design as core element.
Related traits
- Pastiche7Playful imitation of styles.
- Camp & Irony6Stylized exaggeration and wink.
- Spectacle5Scale and set-piece grandeur.
- Dialogue Centrality5Stories driven by conversation.
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About
In a French nightclub, choreographed song and dance routines are performed, rather than a streamlined narrative. They tell the story of Parisian culture and politics from the 1920s—1980s. A disparate, anachronistic series of characters, including an ordinary waiter, a Nazi collaborator, resistance fighters, and 1960s student protestors gather to celebrate and satirize 20th century France's icons, demons, and social changes.
Dance as NarrativeFrench History Through DanceSocial CommentaryPolitical SatireMusic-DrivenEnsemble CastNostalgicTheatricalEuropean Cinema
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Questions about Le Bal
Quick answers from GoodWatch data.
Is Le Bal worth watching?
78
GreatGoodWatch scoreMostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 78/100 (IMDb 7.6). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.
What is Le Bal rated?
NR
It's rated NR in the United States.
How long is Le Bal?
1 h 52 min
Le Bal runs 1 h 52 min.
What language is Le Bal in?
Frenchxx
It was made in French, with some xx. Produced in France, Italy.
In how many countries can I watch Le Bal?
9
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What tropes does Le Bal use?
Splash of ColorIdiosyncratic WipeGreaser DelinquentsI Need a Freaking DrinkLes CollaborateursAll There in the ManualVideo CreditsHappily Failed SuicideSilence Is GoldenCoat Full of ContrabandExpyDeliberate Values Dissonanceand 10 more
TV Tropes lists 22 storytelling tropes for Le Bal, including Splash of Color, Idiosyncratic Wipe, Greaser Delinquents.