Time to Live
Time to Live

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Time to Live

1969
Movie
100 min
French

Mary and Louis have been married for 10 years and have 2 children. Louis is a construction worker who, to support his wife and children in a comfort, works more and more. Mary asks Louis to spend more time with his family, but he replies that it is impossible. Marie makes the acquaintance of a former teacher of her son, he seems seduced by Marie who invites her over several times in the company of his children, his home ... The couple become unglued a little more when Louis meets a young prostitute. Can the couple manage to get through this?

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IMDb6.1/10
Director: Pierre GrimblatGenres: Drama

Plot Summary

A young woman navigates the complexities of love, life, and self-discovery in contemporary France. The film explores her relationships, her search for meaning, and the societal expectations placed upon her during a period of significant social change.

Critical Reception

'Time to Live' was a modest film that garnered some attention for its portrayal of a young woman's coming-of-age. While not a major critical success, it resonated with some audiences for its sensitive handling of themes relevant to the late 1960s.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its naturalistic performances.

  • Noted for its exploration of female agency and societal constraints.

  • Some critics found the pacing slow.

Google audience: Audience reception data for 'Time to Live' is not widely available through Google reviews.

Fun Fact

The film was part of a broader wave of European cinema in the late 1960s focusing on youth culture and changing social dynamics.

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