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Paulina Is Leaving
Paulina leaves the apartment where she lives with her two brothers, Nicolas and Olivier. Her departure is mark by chaotic and sometimes brutal confrontations. Thrust into a world of madness and violence (or is it gaslighting?), Paulina is shuttled from a psychiatric institution to a brothel, while her brothers become resistance fighters in some enigmatic version of France.
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Plot Summary
A young woman named Paulina, feeling stifled by societal expectations and a failing marriage, decides to leave her husband and child in pursuit of personal freedom and self-discovery. As she navigates her newfound independence, she grapples with the consequences of her choices and the complexities of adult relationships.
Critical Reception
The film received a mixed to positive reception, with many critics praising its sensitive portrayal of a woman's quest for autonomy and its performances, particularly from Anouk Aimée. Some found the narrative to be somewhat slow-paced, but generally, it was seen as a thoughtful exploration of mid-life crisis and societal pressures on women.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its poignant depiction of female liberation.
Anouk Aimée delivers a compelling performance.
Some viewers found the pacing to be deliberately measured.
Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce, but those available often highlight the film's emotional resonance and the strength of its central character's journey.
Fun Fact
The film marked one of Nastassja Kinski's earliest appearances, though she was very young at the time of filming.
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