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Only Beautiful
A story about wacky encounters and life and death situations begins when a young woman obtains a lipstick that allows her to change her past. Because of a scar, Su Ye has closed herself off to others. When her grandmother passed away, Su Ye obtains a lipstick that she uses to travel back in time to regain her beauty. In the present, she goes from an ordinary job to working at a S4 car shop and manages to quell any danger that comes her way. In the process, Su Ye meets Huading CEO Han Shao, the man who is tied to how she got her scar in the past. Her actions have a significant impact on his life trajectory.
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Plot Summary
In a small French town, a struggling writer named Michel attempts to finish his novel. His life takes an unexpected turn when he becomes entangled with a group of eccentric individuals who offer him unconventional inspiration. As Michel navigates this peculiar world, he finds himself questioning his own artistic integrity and the very nature of beauty.
Critical Reception
'Only Beautiful' received a mixed to positive reception, with critics often praising Guiraudie's distinctive directorial style and the performances, particularly Fabrice Luchini. Some found the film's unconventional narrative and thematic explorations to be intellectually stimulating, while others felt it was overly opaque or meandering.
What Reviewers Say
Praise for Alain Guiraudie's unique and often surrealist directorial vision.
Fabrice Luchini's performance is frequently highlighted as a captivating element.
Some critics found the film's narrative structure challenging and less engaging than Guiraudie's previous works.
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Fun Fact
The film was screened in the Directors' Fortnight section at the 2019 Cannes Film Festival.
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