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Le Bal (1983)

7.019831h 52mFR
MusicComedyDrama

Directed by Ettore Scola

Rating

7.0/10

Runtime

1h 52m

Language

FR

Release

December 21, 1983

Director

Ettore Scola

Official Trailer

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Overview

In a French nightclub, choreographed song and dance routines are performed, rather than a streamlined narrative. They tell the story of Parisian culture and politics from the 1920s—1980s. A disparate, anachronistic series of characters, including an ordinary waiter, a Nazi collaborator, resistance f...

Cast

Marc Berman

Marc Berman

L'aristo / Le planqué / Le collaborationiste

Christophe Allwright

Christophe Allwright

le jeune homme de banlieue

Étienne Guichard

Étienne Guichard

le jeune professur

Régis Bouquet

Régis Bouquet

le patron de la salle

Francesco De Rosa

Francesco De Rosa

Toni

Arnault Lecarpentier

Arnault Lecarpentier

le jeune typographe

Liliane Delval

Liliane Delval

l'alcoolique

Martine Chauvin

Martine Chauvin

la jeune fleuriste

Danielle Rochard

Danielle Rochard

la livreuse d'une modiste

Nani Noël

Nani Noël

la fille de joie / la jeune juive / la refugiée

Aziz Arbia

Aziz Arbia

le jeune ouvrier

Geneviève Rey-Penchenat

Geneviève Rey-Penchenat

l'aristo

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into Le Bal (1983), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

In a French nightclub, choreographed song and dance routines are performed, rather than a streamlined narrative. They tell the story of Parisian culture and politics from the 1920s—1980s. A disparate, anachronistic series of characters, including an ordinary waiter, a Nazi collaborator, resistance fighters, and 1960s student protestors gather to celebrate and satirize 20th century France's icons, demons, and social changes.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of Le Bal. 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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