Russian Dolls
Russian Dolls

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Russian Dolls

2005
Movie
129 min
French

Five years after their summer together in Barcelona, Xavier, William, Wendy, Martine and Isabelle reunite.

Insights

IMDb6.0/10
Director: Sabine CrossGenres: Comedy, Drama, Romance

Plot Summary

A woman, recently widowed, discovers a series of secrets about her late husband, including a past relationship with a younger woman and the existence of an illegitimate child. As she navigates these revelations, she must confront her own past and redefine her future.

Critical Reception

Russian Dolls was met with generally mixed to positive reviews. Critics often praised the performances, particularly from Nathalie Baye, and the film's exploration of complex emotional themes. However, some found the narrative to be somewhat predictable or uneven in its pacing.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its strong lead performance and emotional depth.

  • Some critics noted a predictable plot and pacing issues.

  • Explores themes of love, loss, and self-discovery effectively.

Google audience: Information not available.

Fun Fact

The film was originally titled 'La Maison de Kahn' (Kahn's House) before being renamed 'Russian Dolls' for international distribution.

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