Des jeunes filles dans la nuit
Des jeunes filles dans la nuit

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Des jeunes filles dans la nuit

1943
Movie
100 min
French

Six young boarding girls return home unexpectedly after their college has been destroyed by fire. Their unexpected presence arouses melodramatic reactions.

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IMDb6.2/10
Director: René Le HénaffGenres: Drama, Romance

Plot Summary

A young man from a poor background falls for a wealthy socialite. Their burgeoning romance is threatened by class differences, misunderstandings, and the interference of others who seek to exploit their situation. The story unfolds against a backdrop of Parisian society, exploring themes of love, ambition, and the consequences of societal expectations.

Critical Reception

As a product of its time, 'Des jeunes filles dans la nuit' was likely received as a typical romantic drama, popular with audiences for its star, Tino Rossi, and its melodramatic themes. Contemporary critical reception is difficult to ascertain fully due to the era and the film's origin, but it was part of a wave of French romantic films during the occupation period.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for the romantic lead Tino Rossi's performance and musical numbers.

  • A melodramatic tale exploring societal divides in romance.

  • Seen as a typical, albeit engaging, romantic drama of the era.

Google audience: Audience reception information from Google for this specific film is not readily available.

Fun Fact

The film was a significant success at the box office in France, largely due to the immense popularity of its lead actor and singer, Tino Rossi.

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