The Departure
A young Belgian car nut and hairdresser's apprentice attempts to get a Porsche by all means for his nearing debut race and meets a girl in the same time.
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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | Le départ |
| Year | 1967 |
| Country | Belgium |
| Genre | Comedy, Drama, Romance |
| Director | Jerzy Skolimowski |
| Runtime | 85 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 6.6/10 (44 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
Director Jerzy Skolimowski constructs a film on the tension between a protagonist's frantic obsession and the poetic stillness that surrounds him. He explores mania as escape, relying on rapid editing and a restless camera to mirror the character's compulsive chase.
What lingers after the final frame is a bittersweet nostalgia for that reckless feeling when the world feels like an open road, and all that matters is getting behind the wheel. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Jerzy Skolimowski
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Best enjoyed on a lazy, sun-drenched afternoon with a slight melancholic mood.
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