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Going Places

1974 · 117 min

A wild, amoral joyride that is both exhilarating and unsettling, powered by raw energy and provocative humour.

Tagline: ...so much furious vitality, energy, zip and raw humour...
Overview: Two whimsical, aimless thugs harass and assault women, steal, murder, and alternately charm, fight, or sprint their way out of trouble. They take whatever the bourgeoisie holds dear, whether it’s cars, peace of mind, or daughters. Marie-Ange, a jaded, passive hairdresser, joins them as lover, cook, and mother confessor. She’s on her own search for seemingly unattainable sexual pleasure.

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Tone: absurdstrength 2 of 3
cynicalstrength 2 of 3
darkstrength 2 of 3
satiricalstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: freedom
rebellion
sexuality
crime
identity
Places: road trip
countryside
big city
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: nonlinear
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language strong
Violence strong
Sex strong

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Action	5
Horror	2
Humour	7
Realism	8
Romance	3
Tension	5
Darkness	7
Complexity	5
Emotional weight	5

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Genres: comedy, drama
Directed by: Bertrand Blier
Written by: Bertrand Blier, Philippe Dumarçay
Starring: Gérard Depardieu, Miou-Miou, Patrick Dewaere, Jeanne Moreau, Christian Alers, Brigitte Fossey, Michel Peyrelon, Gérard Boucaron
Music: Stéphane Grappelli
Cinematography: Bruno Nuytten
Runtime: 117 min
Country: France
Languages: French

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