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My Night at Maud's (1969)

7.719691h 50mFR
RomanceComedyDrama

Directed by Éric Rohmer

Rating

7.7/10

Runtime

1h 50m

Language

FR

Release

June 4, 1969

Director

Éric Rohmer

Official Trailer

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Overview

The Catholic Jean-Louis runs into an old friend, the Marxist Vidal, in Clermont-Ferrand around Christmas. Vidal introduces Jean-Louis to the modestly libertine, recently divorced Maud and the three engage in conversation on religion, atheism, love, morality and Blaise Pascal's life and writings on p...

Cast

Jean-Louis Trintignant

Jean-Louis Trintignant

Jean-Louis

Françoise Fabian

Françoise Fabian

Maud

Marie-Christine Barrault

Marie-Christine Barrault

Françoise

Antoine Vitez

Antoine Vitez

Vidal

Leonid Kogan

Leonid Kogan

Concert Violinist

Guy Léger

Guy Léger

Priest

Anne Dubot

Anne Dubot

Blonde Friend

Marie Becker

Marie Becker

Marie (uncredited)

Marie-Claude Rauzier

Marie-Claude Rauzier

Student (uncredited)

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into My Night at Maud's (1969), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

The Catholic Jean-Louis runs into an old friend, the Marxist Vidal, in Clermont-Ferrand around Christmas. Vidal introduces Jean-Louis to the modestly libertine, recently divorced Maud and the three engage in conversation on religion, atheism, love, morality and Blaise Pascal's life and writings on philosophy, faith and mathematics. Jean-Louis ends up spending a night at Maud's. Jean-Louis' Catholic views on marriage, fidelity and obligation make his situation a dilemma, as he has already, at the very beginning of the film, proclaimed his love for a young woman whom, however, he has never yet spoken to.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of My Night at Maud's. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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