Lola Montès

Lola Montès

She lived too intensely and far too well!

Directed by Max Ophüls

Produced by Florida Films, Gamma Film

1955116 min6.9 / 10

A visually sumptuous, melancholic portrait of a legendary courtesan's fall from grace, told through the lens of her circus captivity and romantic past.

Lola Montes, previously a great adventuress, is reduced to being the attraction of a circus after having been the lover of various important men.

Questions people ask

  • Is Lola Montès sad? Yes, very. More sad than 96% of films.

  • Does Lola Montès end with hope? Barely. Less hopeful than 78% of films.

  • Is Lola Montès violent? Not especially. Less violent than 64% of films.

  • Is Lola Montès scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 58% of films.

  • Is Lola Montès 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.

64/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity91

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise42

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love65

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like Lola Montès

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Lola Montès

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Lola Montès, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Lola Montès, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Lola Montès, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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