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A Man and a Woman
A Man and a Woman

A Man and a Woman

May 27, 1966· 1h 42m
Directed by
Cinemagraphs Score7.4

A man and a woman meet by accident on a Sunday evening at their childrens' boarding school. Slowly, they reveal themselves to each other, finding that they have something deeply in common.

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13 reviews·Last updated 4mo ago
Peak Moment

Anne and Jean-Louis walk on beach discussing artist and cat story

9.1at 45m
Lowest Moment

Anne and Jean-Louis make love but Anne withdraws emotionally

6.2at 1h 25m
Biggest Swing

The film drops sharply from Anne's passionate telegram declaration to her emotional withdrawal in the hotel room, creating realistic psychological complexity.

The film builds steadily through authentic romantic moments, peaking with the poetic beach scene that critics universally praised. While some found the racing sequences and stylistic flourishes excessive, the genuine chemistry between the leads and natural dialogue consistently impressed reviewers. The emotional complexity of the final act, though sometimes frustrating, was praised for its psychological realism.

13 reviews analyzed|Sources: Imdb
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Anne and Jean-Louis established as widowed parents in Deauville
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Anne misses train and Jean-Louis offers her ride to Paris
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Anne and Jean-Louis enjoy lunch with their children in Deauville
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Anne and Jean-Louis walk on beach discussing artist and cat story⬆ Peak moment
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Jean-Louis competes in Monte Carlo Rally while Anne watches
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Jean-Louis drives through night imagining their reunion
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Anne and Jean-Louis make love but Anne withdraws emotionally⬇ Lowest moment
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Jean-Louis meets Anne's train and they embrace in Paris
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