Curiosa
Seen it?2019 | 107 min | Drama, History
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With mixed reviews and a lukewarm 5.8 out of 10 from audiences, 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 history buffs.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 47 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
A passionate love story set against a backdrop of sexual freedom, loosely based on the relationship between 19th century authors Pierre Louÿs and Marie de Régnier.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
Mixed reviews
- AudiencesBelow par
5.8 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- 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 57K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Lou Jeunet
- Noémie MerlantMarie de Regnier
- Niels SchneiderPierre Louÿs
- Benjamin LavernheHenri de Régnier
- Camélia JordanaZohra Ben Brahim
- Amira CasarMadame de Heredia
- Scali DelpeyratMonsier de Heredia
- Mathilde WarnierLouise de Heredia
- Mélodie RichardHélène de Heredia
- Emilien Diard-DetoeufJean de Tinan
- Damien BonnardL'éditeur