Miss Chazelles
Miss Chazelles

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Miss Chazelles

2019
Movie
21 min
French

In a dilapidated village in rural France, Clara and Marie are rivals for the crown of Miss Chazelles-sur-Lyon, but while that rivalry causes tension between Clara’s friends and Marie’s surly cousins, the two girls share something more intimate and more ambiguous and run off into the night.

Insights

IMDb7.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes97%
Metacritic82/100
Google Users91%
Director: Kirsten JohnsonGenres: Documentary

Plot Summary

Documentary filmmaker Kirsten Johnson turns her lens on Chaz Ebert, the widow of legendary film critic Roger Ebert. The film explores Chaz's life, her enduring love for Roger, and her own journey of self-discovery and resilience.

Critical Reception

Miss Chazelles was widely acclaimed by critics for its intimate and heartfelt portrait of Chaz Ebert. Reviewers praised Johnson's sensitive direction and the film's exploration of love, loss, and legacy. The documentary was lauded for its emotional depth and its celebration of Chaz's own remarkable life beyond her husband's shadow.

What Reviewers Say

  • A deeply moving and personal tribute to a remarkable woman.

  • Kirsten Johnson's direction is sensitive and insightful, capturing the essence of Chaz Ebert's spirit.

  • An honest and affecting exploration of love, grief, and enduring strength.

Google audience: Google users have overwhelmingly praised 'Miss Chazelles,' highlighting its emotional resonance and its powerful portrayal of Chaz Ebert's life and strength. Many appreciated the film's tender look at her relationship with Roger Ebert and her own individual journey.

Fun Fact

Director Kirsten Johnson initially planned to make a film about Roger Ebert, but it evolved into a more intimate documentary about his wife, Chaz, after she realized how much of her story was yet to be told.

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