Les Dames du bois de Boulogne
Seen it?1945 | 84 min | Drama, Romance
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics loved it (100% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had almost no 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 24 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Made in 1945: an older pace and style.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
A love story that follows the maneuverings of a society lady as she connives to initiate a scandalous affair between her aristocratic ex-lover and a prostitute.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
100% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
6.9 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 impactWeak
About 9K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Robert Bresson
- Paul BernardJean
- María CasaresHélène
- Élina LabourdetteAgnès
- Lucienne BogaertMme. D
- Jean MarchatJacques
- Yvette EtiévantLa bonne
- Marcel Rouzé
- Bernard Lajarrige
- Lucy Lancy
- Nicole Regnault