The Divorcees
The Divorcees

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The Divorcees

1975
Movie
92 min
Arabic

After Samia marries Mahmoud, she finds out that he's cheating on her. She gets divorced and starts a job at a company. Samia begins a new relationship with her manager, Adel. Adel finds out about her past as Mahmoud starts to blackmail her

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IMDb6.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes75%
Metacritic68/100
Google Users85%
Director: Paul MazurskyGenres: Comedy, Drama

Plot Summary

A woman, recently separated from her husband, navigates the complexities of her new single life in Los Angeles. She grapples with independence, dating, and the emotional fallout of her failed marriage, all while trying to maintain a semblance of her former life and find her footing in a changing world. The film explores the bittersweet realities of divorce and the search for self-discovery.

Critical Reception

The Divorcees was met with mixed to positive reviews, with many critics praising Geneviève Bujold's performance and Mazursky's sensitive, albeit sometimes uneven, exploration of marital breakdown and female independence. Some found the film's pacing deliberate, but it was generally appreciated for its realistic portrayal of post-divorce life.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its authentic depiction of a woman's post-divorce struggles.

  • Geneviève Bujold's performance is highlighted as a significant strength.

  • Some noted a deliberate pace that may not appeal to all viewers.

Google audience: Audience reviews often commend the film's honest and relatable portrayal of the emotional journey through divorce, with many appreciating the nuanced performance of the lead actress. However, some found the narrative to be slow-moving at times.

Awards & Accolades

Geneviève Bujold received a Golden Globe nomination for Best Actress – Motion Picture Drama.

Fun Fact

Director Paul Mazursky was inspired to make the film after observing the increasing number of divorces in Hollywood and among his acquaintances during the 1970s.

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