The Nonentity

1986·Movie
1h 32min
61
DecentGoodWatch score

Where to watch

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The Nonentity fingerprint

Strong craft, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension5
  • Fast Pace4
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Melancholic

  • Melancholy7
  • Pathos5
  • Catharsis4

Humor

Some absurdist humor and sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Absurdist Humor6
  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Satire & Parody5

World

Everyday modern life and mystery

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Ambiguity8
  • World Immersion6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Dialogue Quality7
  • Character Depth7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition5

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensThought-Provoking

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About

Each evening, four men – a doctor, a journalist, a professor and a merchant – meet up in a deserted bar to play cards. As they play, the bar’s owner, her downtrodden barman (nicknamed “le paltoquet”) and a strange woman in white watch from a distance. One night, the card game is disturbed when a police inspector suddenly appears and declares that a dead body has been found nearby. Certain that one of the four men is the murderer, the inspector starts his investigation. All the evidence suggests that the doctor did the deed, but we soon learn that nothing is quite what it seems…
French ArthousePsychological MysteryNoir ElementsEnigmatic CharactersDialogue-DrivenMelancholic AtmosphereSmall-Town IntrigueMoral Ambiguity

Crew

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

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Where can I stream The Nonentity legally?

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Is The Nonentity worth watching?

61
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 61/100 (IMDb 6.1). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is The Nonentity?

1 h 32 min

The Nonentity runs 1 h 32 min.

What language is The Nonentity in?

French

It was made in French. Produced in France.

In how many countries can I watch The Nonentity?

3ESFRBR

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