Love on the Run
Love on the Run

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Love on the Run

1979
Movie
93 min
French

Now in his thirties, Antoine Doinel is a divorced proofreader in love with a record seller. Colette Tazzi, now a lawyer, buys his first published autobiography, leading them to a chance meeting.

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IMDb6.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes60%
Google Users75%
Director: François TruffautGenres: Comedy, Drama, Romance

Plot Summary

A novelist named Antoine Doinel, who is loosely based on Truffaut's own life and alter ego, is embroiled in a complex love triangle. He is engaged to Christine, but finds himself drawn to Sabine and the equally enigmatic Sylvie. The film explores his emotional turmoil and artistic struggles as he navigates these relationships.

Critical Reception

Love on the Run was generally well-received by critics, seen as a fitting, albeit bittersweet, conclusion to the Antoine Doinel series. While some found it less compelling than earlier installments, many praised Truffaut's signature charm and the performances of the returning cast.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its nostalgic and melancholic tone, wrapping up the Doinel saga.

  • The performances, particularly Léaud's, are noted as strong.

  • Some critics felt the plot was less engaging than previous Doinel films.

Google audience: Audience reviews indicate a generally positive reception, with viewers appreciating the continuation of Antoine Doinel's story and Truffaut's distinct directorial style. Many found the film to be a charming and thoughtful conclusion to the beloved character's cinematic journey.

Fun Fact

Love on the Run is the fifth and final film in François Truffaut's semi-autobiographical series about the character Antoine Doinel, following The 400 Blows, Antoine and Colette, Baisers volés, and Domicile conjugal.

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CinemaSerf

CinemaSerf

By now, we know that "Antoine Doinel" (Jean-Pierre Léaud) is a bit of a scoundrel and the first few scenes here illustrate that to a T! The ink is barely dry on his divorce from "Christine" (Claude Jade), when he is leaving new gal "Sabine"...

alexbakshaev

alexbakshaev

Godawful opening and closing credits song apart, this final entry into the Antoine Doinel Saga is an enjoyable experience. Fairly briskly paced during the first twenty minutes or so, the film later sinks into a series of unnecessarily lengt...