A Man and a Woman
A Man and a Woman

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A Man and a Woman

1972
Movie
13 min
Estonian

A parody of several popular movies such as A Man and Woman (1966) and The Last Relic (1969).

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IMDb7.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes89%
Metacritic78/100
Google Users85%
Director: Claude LelouchGenres: Romance, Drama

Plot Summary

A man and a woman, both widowed, meet by chance at their children's boarding school. They begin to form a connection, sharing their grief and finding solace in each other's company. As their relationship deepens, they must confront the complexities of love and loss, navigating the path towards a new future together.

Critical Reception

The film was a critical and commercial success, lauded for its romantic storyline, picturesque cinematography, and compelling performances. It resonated with audiences for its sensitive portrayal of grief and the blossoming of new love.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its tender exploration of love and loss.

  • Celebrated for its beautiful cinematography and evocative score.

  • Noted for the chemistry between the lead actors.

Google audience: Audiences particularly appreciated the film's emotional depth and the way it depicted the complexities of forming new relationships after experiencing profound loss. Many found the romantic narrative and the lead actors' performances deeply moving.

Awards & Accolades

Won the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival and received Academy Award nominations for Best Foreign Language Film and Best Original Screenplay. Also won the Golden Globe for Best Foreign Language Film.

Fun Fact

The iconic theme song, 'Un homme et une femme,' composed by Francis Lai, became a global hit and is instantly recognizable, often associated with the film's romantic atmosphere.

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