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Movie poster: Rupture (1961)
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1961 · 11 min Comedy
6.1 / 10 · TMDB

A man receives a breakup letter from his sweetheart, who sends him back his photo, in pieces. The pained lover decides to reply. Fountain pen, penholder, desk, stamps, paper and inkwell all contrive diabolically to thwart him.

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Year 1961
Country France
Genre Comedy
Director Jean-Claude Carrière
Runtime 11 min.
Rating TMDB: 6.1/10 (18 votes)

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

Claude Chabrol constructs this short comedy on the clash between a man's emotional turmoil and the mundane, almost malicious, resistance of inanimate objects. He explores how the simple act of writing a reply becomes a epic battle against a diabolically uncooperative desk, relying on precise visual gags to build the tension.

What lingers after the final stamp is placed is a witty allegory about the frustration of communication and the quiet rebellion of things. A masterclass in turning stationery into suspense. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Jean-Claude Carrière

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Perfect for a light viewing to appreciate its precise, silent comedy timing.

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