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Very Happy Alexander

1968 · 100 min

A gentle, deadpan French comedy that ambles along with quiet charm, letting you bask in the simple pleasure of doing absolutely nothing.

Overview: Alexandre, a young and honest farmer, is oppressed by an authoritarian wife, who makes him work like a dog. When she dies in a car crash, he decides to stay in bed, absolutely free and inactive. Just a dog is occupied to carry food and newspapers to him.
How it feels: Light, whimsical, satirical and warm. Measured and easy to follow.
About: Freedom, isolation, work, identity
Content: Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.
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Tone: lightstrength 2 of 3
whimsicalstrength 2 of 3
satiricalstrength 2 of 3
warmstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: freedom
isolation
work
identity
healing
Places: countryside
small town
home
Era: contemporary
Audience: teen
Form: None
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex mild