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Movie poster: The Smiling Madame Beudet (1923)
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The Smiling Madame Beudet

1923 · 43 min Drama
5.9 / 10 · TMDB

An unhappily married woman devises a scheme to get rid of her husband.

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Original Title La Souriante Madame Beudet
Year 1923
Country France
Genre Drama
Director Germaine Dulac
Runtime 43 min.
Rating TMDB: 5.9/10 (91 votes)

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Director Germaine Dulac constructs an intimate drama that relies on acute psychological observation and potent visual metaphor. The film explores the protagonist's inner world through her gaze, domestic objects, and the stark contrast between her fantasies and reality.

What lingers after viewing is a poignant, early study of female rebellion and ennui, where the primary action unfolds within the realm of thought. It is a testament to quiet yet powerful resistance. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Germaine Dulac

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Alone in the evening, fully absorbed in the silent-era aesthetics and careful framing.

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