Movie

Le Sourire

1994 · 85 min

A wistful, dreamlike drift between desire and mortality, watching an old man grasp at one last sensual fantasy.

Overview: An old psychiatrist finds out that he is likely to suffer a second and probably fatal heart attack in the near future. As a consequence he becomes determined to seduce Odile, a young woman he first encounters in a railway compartment.
How it feels: Melancholic, dark, romantic and whimsical. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Death, obsession, love, identity
Content: Strong sexual content. Mild violence and language. No gore.
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Tone: melancholicstrength 2 of 3
darkstrength 2 of 3
romanticstrength 2 of 3
whimsicalstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: death
obsession
love
identity
fate
Places: countryside
small town
home
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: nonlinear
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex strong