A Nos Amours
Seen it?1983 | 102 min | Drama, Romance
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (89% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had little lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for romantics. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Warm and romantic.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 42 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: expect sex.
- It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
Fifteen-year-old Suzanne seeks refuge from a disintegrating family in a series of impulsive, promiscuous affairs. Her fulsome sexuality further ratchets up the suppressed passions of her narcissistic brother, insecure mother and brooding, authoritarian father.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
89% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
6.8 out of 10
- AwardsBelow par
2 wins and 0 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 18K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Maurice Pialat
- Sandrine BonnaireSuzanne
- Maurice PialatLe Père
- Christophe OdentMichel
- Dominique BesnehardRobert
- Cyril CollardJean-Pierre
- Jacques FieschiLe Beau-frère
- Valérie SchlumbergerMarie-France
- Evelyne KerLa Mère
- Pierre NovionAdrien
- Tsilka TheodorouFanny