Goodbye Again
Goodbye Again

Goodbye Again

1961Movie115 minEnglish

Middle-aged businesswoman Paula Tessier rejects the advances of her client's amusing 25-year-old son, Philip Van der Besh, but reconsiders when her longtime philandering partner begins yet another casual affair with a younger woman. She soon learns that May-December romances with older women are frowned upon in society.

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IMDb6.5/10
Director: Anatole LitvakGenres: Comedy, Drama, Romance

Plot Summary

Emmy, a successful interior decorator, is happily married to Philip. However, her past lover, Arthur, returns to her life, reigniting their affair. As Emmy struggles to balance her feelings and her responsibilities, her husband Philip becomes suspicious, leading to a complex emotional triangle. The film explores themes of love, infidelity, and the consequences of choices.

Critical Reception

Goodbye Again received mixed to positive reviews from critics, with many praising the performances of its lead actors, particularly Ingrid Bergman. The film's exploration of mature themes and its sophisticated, yet sometimes melodramatic, narrative was noted. While not a box office smash, it found an audience for its star power and dramatic content.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for the compelling performances of its lead actors.
  • Noted for its sophisticated exploration of romantic entanglements.
  • Some critics found the narrative to be somewhat melodramatic.

Google audience: Audience reception information is not readily available.

Fun Fact

The film was based on the novel 'Aimez-vous Brahms?' by Françoise Sagan, which was a bestseller and also a critical success.

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“Paula” (Ingrid Bergman) has been dating “Roger” (Yves Montand) for a while, but though she really does care for him quite deeply, the romantic spark is waning a bit and she suspects that he is playing away from home on his fairly regular b...