Mademoiselle
Seen it?1966 | 105 min | Drama
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 45 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Made in 1966: an older pace and style.
A sexually repressed school teacher releases her pent up passions in a series of shocking crimes.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
Mixed reviews
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsSolid
Won 1 BAFTA: 21st British Academy Film Awards: Best British Costume Design (B&W). Also nominated for 1 more BAFTA and 1 Cannes award.
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$575K worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 9K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Tony Richardson
- Jeanne MoreauMademoiselle
- Ettore ManniManou
- Keith SkinnerBruno
- Umberto OrsiniAntonio
- Georges AubertRené
- Jane BerettaAnnette
- Paul BargeYoung Policeman
- Pierre ColletMarcel
- Gérard DarrieuBoulet
- Jean GrasRoger