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The Shady Lady

2017·Movie
1h 21min

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Immersive world, strong craft, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension5
  • Spectacle3
  • Fast Pace2

Heart

Profoundly sad and moving

  • Melancholy9
  • Pathos8
  • Romance6

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Absurdist Humor4
  • Satire & Parody3

World

A real life story, history, and the mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Ambiguity8

Craft

Standout performances, characters, and direction

  • Acting9
  • Character Depth9
  • Non-linear Narrative9

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing7
  • Visual Stylization7

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About

1910. Charlotte Dufrène, a former demimondaine secluded in elegant society close to Paris, has to accept a strange proposal: to become the pretend companion of Raymond Roussel, an eccentric writer and secret homosexual. She would spend twenty-three years by his side, accompanying him right to the end of a hallucinated quest. From Brussels, where she then retreats, she recalls the day preceding this decisive meeting and the flamboyant celebration that was then given in her honor. Letters sent by Charlotte Dufrène between 1933 and 1964 support this narrative.
Eccentric Literary BiographyNon-Linear Historical DramaPsychological PortraitFrench Avant-Garde ContextMelancholic & IntrospectiveComplex Character StudyArt-House SensibilityAmbiguous TruthPeriod Piece Atmosphere

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What is The Shady Lady rated?

NuditySexual contentStrong language

Content advisories: nudity, sexual content, and strong language.

How long is The Shady Lady?

1 h 21 min

The Shady Lady runs 1 h 21 min.

Is The Shady Lady based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

What language is The Shady Lady in?

French

It was made in French.

In how many countries can I watch The Shady Lady?

2BELU

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