Movie

La Grande Maguet

1947 · 95 min

A somber, slow-burning period drama of betrayal and vengeance, with a brooding atmosphere and emotional weight.

Overview: The orphan Catherine Maguet, nicknamed "La grande Maguet", was taken in by a young and good chatelaine, Suzanne de Norvaisis. Edmond, the husband of the latter, during a trip abroad, falls madly in love with another and will go, to conquer this one, to poison his wife. Imprisoned then released, the lord will finally marry the one for whom he has become a criminal. But the great Maguet will avenge her beloved murdered benefactress...
How it feels: Dark, melancholic, tense and earnest. Slow-burning and needs your attention.
About: Revenge, betrayal, loyalty, grief
Content: Mild violence, gore and sexual content. No swearing.
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Tone: darkstrength 2 of 3
melancholicstrength 2 of 3
tensestrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 1 of 3
Pacing: slow-burn, 1 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: revenge
betrayal
loyalty
grief
justice
Places: single country house
Era: period
Audience: adult
Form: None
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language none
Violence mild
Sex mild