Elles
Elles

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Elles

2018
Movie
17 min
Spanish

Clara seems to have it all: a perfect life, lovely parents and a partner that loves her. However, when she introduces her partner to her parents..all seem to go from bad to worse

Insights

IMDb6.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes77%
Metacritic65/100
Google Users76%
Director: Malgorzata SzumowskaGenres: Drama

Plot Summary

In Paris, Anne, a respected journalist, finds her seemingly stable life unraveling when she begins an affair with a younger student. Meanwhile, her husband's life is also disrupted by a similar entanglement. The film explores themes of desire, infidelity, and the complexities of modern relationships.

Critical Reception

Elles received mixed to positive reviews, with many critics praising Juliette Binoche's performance and the film's exploration of complex female relationships and sexuality. Some found the narrative uneven, but the performances and atmospheric direction were generally lauded.

What Reviewers Say

  • Juliette Binoche delivers a compelling and nuanced performance.

  • The film bravely tackles themes of desire and infidelity with an artful touch.

  • While the narrative can be somewhat meandering, the emotional depth and visual style are noteworthy.

Google audience: Audiences generally appreciated the film's mature handling of complex relationships and Juliette Binoche's strong performance. Some viewers found the plot a bit slow-paced but were drawn in by the emotional authenticity.

Fun Fact

The film was originally conceived as a short film, but was expanded into a feature-length project.

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