That Night of Varennes

A witty, reflective carriage ride through revolutionary France, mixing philosophical debate with gentle comedy and a sense of passing time.

Directed by

Ettore Scola

Genres

History, Comedy, Drama

Starring

Jean-Louis Barrault, Marcello Mastroianni, Hanna Schygulla

Overview

During the French Revolution, a surprising company shares a coach, trying to catch up something - the time itself, perhaps.

How it feels

Satirical, melancholic, warm and tense. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Politics, class, power, identity

Content

Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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