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Housewives: A Forgotten History

2022Movie53 min

DocumentaryHistory
58
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6

A slow-burning, moving documentary movie about history and family.

Good for friends night · teens · thought-provoking

Skip it if you want fast pacing

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Not for laughs, scares or adrenaline.

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Story

After World War II, many young French women became housewives, convinced that devoting themselves entirely to caring for their families was a noble mission and a means of personal fulfillment.

Feels like

  • Historical Documentary
  • Post-WWII France
  • Women's Social History
  • Housewife Culture
  • Societal Expectations
  • Feminist Critique
  • Personal Fulfillment
  • Family Dynamics
  • Social Commentary

Cast

3 of 3

Crew

Directed by
Michèle Dominici
Produced by
Christine Loiseau
Music by
Giacomo Lecchi d'Alessandro, Leonardo Rizzi

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

Facts

May 10, 2022 · 53 min · Documentary, History

Released
May 10, 2022
Runtime
53 min
Genres
Documentary, History
Original language
French
Made in
France

Q&A

3 questions, like "Is Housewives: A Forgotten History worth watching?"

Questions about Housewives: A Forgotten History

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Housewives: A Forgotten History worth watching?

58
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 58 (IMDb 6.6).

Is Housewives: A Forgotten History 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 Housewives: A Forgotten History in English?

French

No, it was made in French.