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Movie poster: The Departure (1967)
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The Departure

1967 · 85 min Comedy Drama Romance
6.6 / 10 · TMDB

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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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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