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One Sings, the Other Doesn't

1977Movie2 h 2 minNR

69
GoodGoodWatch score

A romantic, nostalgic drama movie about society and history.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

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Not for scares, brutality or adrenaline.

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Story

You are not born a woman… you become one.

The intertwined lives of two women in 1970s France, set against the progress of the women's movement in which Agnes Varda was involved. Pomme and Suzanne meet when Pomme helps Suzanne obtain an abortion after a third pregnancy which she cannot afford. They lose contact but meet again ten years later. Pomme has become an unconventional singer, Suzanne a serious community worker - despite the contrast they remain friends and share in the various dramas of each others' lives, in the process affirming their different female identities.

Feels like

  • Feminist Drama
  • 1970s France
  • Women's Movement
  • Friendship
  • Social Commentary
  • Political Themes
  • Personal Identity
  • Character-Driven Narrative

Cast

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Directed by
Agnès Varda
Written by
Agnès Varda

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Facts

March 9, 1977 · 2 h 2 min · NR

Released
March 9, 1977
Runtime
2 h 2 min
Age rating
NR
Genres
Drama, Music
Original language
French
Also spoken
English, Dutch, Persian
Made in
France, Belgium, Curaçao
Available in
103 countries

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5 questions, like "Where can I stream One Sings, the Other Doesn't?"

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Where can I stream One Sings, the Other Doesn't?

In the United States, One Sings, the Other Doesn't streams on HBO Max, Criterion, and TCM. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 99 other countries.

Is One Sings, the Other Doesn't worth watching?

69
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69 (IMDb 7.4 and Rotten Tomatoes 65%). Audiences rate it higher (75 out of 100) than critics (65).

Is One Sings, the Other Doesn't good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is One Sings, the Other Doesn't plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and dialogue centrality (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is One Sings, the Other Doesn't in English?

FrenchEnglishDutchPersian

No, it was made in French, with some English, Dutch, and Persian.