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A Bookshop in Paris

2021Movie1 h 29 min

DramaRomance
55
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb5.6

A romantic, melancholic drama movie about everyday modern life, with standout performances.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for scares, adrenaline or brutality.

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Story

Vincenzo dedicates his life to the bookshop he owns in Paris and to his daughter Albertine, forced to stay home because of an accident occurred to her a few years earlier. One day Yolande, an exuberant, eccentric, funny and beautiful girl, bursts into Vincenzo’s shop. Charmed by her vital energy, the man starts feeling again emotions he’s been chocking-off for too long, and which will make him question his melancholic and somehow suspended way of facing life.

Feels like

  • Italian Romantic Drama
  • Bittersweet Melancholy
  • Poetic Realism
  • Emotional Catharsis
  • Intimate Character Study
  • Elegant Cinematography
  • Quietly Profound
  • Sensual but Restrained
  • Contemporary European Cinema
  • Heartbreaking Beauty

Cast

10 of 10

Crew

Directed by
Sergio Castellitto
Written by
Margaret Mazzantini
Produced by
Marco Valsania, Marco Poccioni
Music by
Arturo Annecchino

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

October 7, 2021 · 1 h 29 min · Drama, Romance

Released
October 7, 2021
Runtime
1 h 29 min
Genres
Drama, Romance
Original language
Italian
Also spoken
French
Made in
Italy, France, United States
Available in
22 countries

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream A Bookshop in Paris?"

Questions about A Bookshop in Paris

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream A Bookshop in Paris?

It streams in 21 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is A Bookshop in Paris worth watching?

55
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 55 (IMDb 5.6).

Is A Bookshop in Paris okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is A Bookshop in Paris good for date night?

and 4 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

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

Is A Bookshop in Paris plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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

Is A Bookshop in Paris in English?

ItalianFrench

No, it was made in Italian, with some French.