Four Adventures of Reinette and Mirabelle
Four Adventures of Reinette and Mirabelle

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Four Adventures of Reinette and Mirabelle

1987
Movie
95 min
French

Two young girls meet, Reinette from the countryside and Mirabelle from Paris, and decide to take a flat together in Paris where they attend University. Four successive stories about their daily lives illustrate the very different views, characters and relation to the world of these two friends.

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IMDb6.6/10
Director: Éric RohmerGenres: Comedy, Drama

Plot Summary

The film is an episodic comedy that follows the everyday lives and philosophies of two young women living in Paris. Reinette, a thoughtful and observant musician, and Mirabelle, a more practical and grounded student, navigate their relationships, work, and intellectual pursuits. Through a series of vignettes, the film explores themes of friendship, love, art, and the search for meaning in urban life.

Critical Reception

Éric Rohmer's "Four Adventures of Reinette and Mirabelle" was generally well-received by critics for its subtle characterizations and Rohmer's signature conversational style. While perhaps not as widely discussed as some of his other works, it was appreciated for its gentle humor and insightful portrayal of young women's lives in Paris.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for Rohmer's distinctive dialogue and naturalistic performances.

  • Appreciated for its thoughtful exploration of friendship and urban life.

  • Seen as a charming, if somewhat low-key, entry in Rohmer's filmography.

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Fun Fact

Éric Rohmer, known for his 'Moral Tales' and 'Comedies and Proverbs' series, directed 'Four Adventures of Reinette and Mirabelle' as a standalone film, deviating from his established thematic cycles but retaining his characteristic observational style.

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