The Young Have No Time
The Young Have No Time

The Young Have No Time

1956Movie96 minDanish

A tale of wealthy youth in post-WWII Copenhagen.

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IMDb6.2/10
Director: Marcello PaglieroGenres: Drama, Romance

Plot Summary

A young woman, Isabelle, finds herself caught between two men and her own desires in post-war Paris. She is engaged to a stable, older man but is drawn to a charismatic, younger artist. Her internal conflict and the societal pressures of the time shape her choices and her destiny.

Critical Reception

Critically, 'The Young Have No Time' received mixed reviews upon its release. While some praised its exploration of youthful passion and societal constraints, others found its narrative to be somewhat predictable and its characters underdeveloped. It is often seen as a product of its era, reflecting common themes in French cinema of the mid-1950s.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its atmospheric depiction of Parisian life.
  • Criticized for a somewhat meandering plot and limited character depth.
  • Seen as a competent, though not groundbreaking, romantic drama of its time.

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Fun Fact

The film was an early work for Jean-Pierre Mocky, who would later become a prolific and distinctive director in French cinema.

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