Clouds of Sils Maria

Clouds of Sils Maria

Directed by Olivier Assayas

Produced by CAB Productions, Pallas Film

2014124 min6.6 / 10

A contemplative, intellectually demanding meditation on aging, identity, and the passage of time, centered on an actress confronting her younger self through art.

A veteran actress comes face-to-face with an uncomfortable reflection of herself when she agrees to take part in a revival of the play that launched her career 20 years earlier.

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  • Is Clouds of Sils Maria sad? Yes, very. More sad than 96% of films.

  • Is Clouds of Sils Maria violent? Barely. Less violent than 76% of films.

  • Does Clouds of Sils Maria end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 70% of films.

  • Is Clouds of Sils Maria scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 58% of films.

  • Is Clouds of Sils Maria easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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