Song of Love
Seen it?1972 | 26 min | Drama, Fantasy, Romance
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics loved it (100% 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
- Right up the alley of people who like their stories with a little heart-flutter and anyone who likes a world with its own rules. One to watch when you can give it your full attention. More of a critics' pick than a crowd-pleaser: worth it if you like something a little different.
- The mood
- Warm and romantic.
- The pace
- Character-first and patient, at 26 min. Short enough for a weeknight.
- What might put you off
- It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Made in 1972: an older pace and style.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
- Not the one if you want explosions or easy laughs.
Two prisoners in complete isolation, separated by the thick brick walls, and desperately in need of human contact, devise a most unusual kind of communication.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
100% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
Our audience score: 60%
- 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 11K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Jean Genet
- BravoOlder Prisoner (uncredited)
- Jean GenetPrisoner in Duo Fantasy (uncredited)
- JavaNude Prisoner / Hand Swinging the Blossom (uncredited)
- Coco Le MartiniquaisBlack Prisoner (uncredited)
- André ReybazGuard (uncredited)
- Lucien SénémaudYounger Prisoner (uncredited)