Uma Vida Para Dois
Uma Vida Para Dois

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Uma Vida Para Dois

1953
Movie
89 min
Portuguese

Two men love the same woman and make a death pact, but fate surprises all three (and the public).

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IMDb6.5/10
Director: Marc AllégretGenres: Comedy, Drama

Plot Summary

In this French comedy-drama, a successful but lonely businessman finds himself entangled in a web of mistaken identity and romantic complications. When he falls for a young woman, his past actions and a series of misunderstandings threaten to derail his burgeoning happiness. He must navigate these challenges to find true love and fulfillment.

Critical Reception

Uma Vida Para Dois received mixed to positive reviews upon its release, with critics praising the performances of its lead actors, particularly Arletty and Louis Jouvet, and the film's lighthearted comedic elements. Some reviewers found the plot somewhat predictable, but the overall charm and the actors' chemistry were widely appreciated.

What Reviewers Say

  • Arletty and Louis Jouvet deliver memorable performances.

  • The film offers a charming, if familiar, romantic comedy plot.

  • Praised for its lighthearted tone and engaging dialogue.

Google audience: Audience reception for Uma Vida Para Dois is not widely documented on Google platforms.

Fun Fact

The film was based on the play 'L'amour de Monsieur Antoine' by Jean-Pierre Ferrière.

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