A Curtain Raiser

A Curtain Raiser

Directed by François Ozon

200629 min6.4 / 10

A intimate short film about a relationship at a breaking point, exploring themes of pride, respect, and the fragility of romantic connection through a simple act of punctuality.

Bruno, a young Frenchman, is frustrated by his girlfriend's constant lack of punctuality. He decides to end their relationship the next time she is late again.

Questions people ask

  • Is A Curtain Raiser violent? No. Less violent than 92% of films.

  • Is A Curtain Raiser scary? Barely. Less frightening than 84% of films.

  • Does A Curtain Raiser end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 64% of films.

  • Is A Curtain Raiser sad? Somewhat. More sad than 61% of films.

  • Is A Curtain Raiser easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

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67/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Distinctly its own thing.

Rarity86

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise81

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love40

How much audiences actually like it

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Like A Curtain Raiser

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as A Curtain Raiser

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like A Curtain Raiser, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like A Curtain Raiser, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like A Curtain Raiser, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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