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The Night of Varennes

The Night of Varennes

1982 · 151 min · FR · 6.9 (49 votes)
Dir. Ettore Scola · Starring Jean-Louis Barrault, Marcello Mastroianni, Hanna Schygulla, Harvey Keitel, Jean-Claude Brialy, Andréa Ferréol · Music Armando Trovajoli
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During the French Revolution, a surprising company shares a coach, trying to catch up something - the time itself, perhaps.

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A somber, contemplative journey through a pivotal historical moment. The film captures the tension of a nation in upheaval, focusing on the quiet desperation and shared humanity of those caught in the sweep of revolution.

melancholictensesombercontemplativeslow-burnhistorical dramacostume dramaperiod piecearthouserevolutionclass strugglefateidentity
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revolutionfrench revolutionroyal familystagecoach18th centurycostume dramaaristocracyescape attempt
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