The World of Ludovic

1993Movie1 h 32 min

65
GoodGoodWatch score

A deeply romantic, moving romance movie about growing up and everyday modern life, with standout characters.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

Skip it if you want something to laugh at

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Story

Ludovic, a 12-year-old boy from a well-off home who is neglected by his parents, who are part of the art scene, falls head over heels in love with Sofie, the daughter of a piano teacher, when he has to pass a test of courage in the schoolyard during recess. The cheeky girl with the two pigtails likes the boy who is interested in her. They soon get closer and meet in secret places in the city. It is the first love for both of them. Shortly after Sofie's father catches the two lovers in bed together in Sofie's room, Ludovic is sentaway from Brussels to spend time with his grandparents. But Sofie can't stand it without Ludovic and runs away from home to be with him. The lovers hide in abandoned buildings on the Belgian coast. While parents and police search for the couple, both youngsters find that it is pretty hard to beon their own, especially since an ominous photographer is lurking around the children.

Feels like

  • Poignant First Love
  • Coming-of-Age Drama
  • Parental Neglect
  • Runaway Romance
  • Psychological Intrigue
  • Melancholy Tone
  • Vulnerable Adolescents
  • European Art House
  • Forbidden Love

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Written by
Ger Beukenkamp

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Facts

February 2, 1993 · 1 h 32 min · Sexual Content, Disturbing Imagery

Released
February 2, 1993
Runtime
1 h 32 min
Content
Sexual Content, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Romance, Drama, TV Movie
Original language
English
Also spoken
Dutch, French
Made in
Belgium, Germany, France, Netherlands, Switzerland

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3 questions, like "Is The World of Ludovic worth watching?"

Questions about The World of Ludovic

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Is The World of Ludovic worth watching?

65
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65 (IMDb 6.5).

Is The World of Ludovic good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 9 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is The World of Ludovic plot-driven or character-driven?

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Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.