The French Governess

1976Movie1 h 37 min

60
DecentGoodWatch score

A romantic, slow-burning drama movie about family and history.

Good for date night · friends night · drop-in friendly

Skip it if you want fast pacing · you're watching with family

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Story

Francesca is a sixteen-year old troubled woman living with her mother, with whom she has a very conflicting relationship. Shortly before Christmas, she must leave for a business trip, and entrusts a young French teacher, Lise. After the initial mutual distrust, the relationship between the two becomes more and more intimate and accomplice, leading them to become lovers. One day, however, Francesca receives a visit of her friend Monica, and she begins to spend all her free time with her and this stirs up Lise's jealousy.

Feels like

  • Italian Erotic Drama
  • Coming-of-Age
  • Lesbian Romance
  • Troubled Youth
  • Forbidden Love
  • Psychological Complexity
  • Historical Setting
  • Melancholy Tone
  • Art House Film

Cast

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Directed by
Demofilo Fidani
Produced by
Otello Cocchi

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Facts

April 13, 1976 · 1 h 37 min · Nudity, Sexual Content

Released
April 13, 1976
Runtime
1 h 37 min
Content
Nudity, Sexual Content
Genres
Drama
Original language
Italian

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is The French Governess worth watching?"

Questions about The French Governess

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The French Governess worth watching?

60
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 60 (IMDb 4.6).

Is The French Governess good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is The French Governess plot-driven or character-driven?

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Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (7 of 10) and dialogue centrality (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is The French Governess in English?

Italian

No, it was made in Italian.