People of No Importance

People of No Importance

Directed by Henri Verneuil

Produced by Ardennes Films, Cocinor

1956101 min5.9 / 10

A melancholic mid-century drama about a doomed affair between a married truck driver and a young waitress, exploring desire, consequence, and social constraint.

During a stay at a roadside inn, long-distance lorry driver Jean Viard meets a young woman Clothilde who works there. Their friendship soon develops into a passionate love affair, even though Jean is already married and is old enough to be Clothilde’s father. Things take a turn for the worse when Jean loses his job and his wife finds out about his affair. But Clothilde’s predicament is even more distressing...

Questions people ask

  • Is People of No Importance sad? Yes, very. More sad than 96% of films.

  • Does People of No Importance end with hope? Barely. Less hopeful than 83% of films.

  • Is People of No Importance scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 65% of films.

  • Is People of No Importance violent? Not especially. Less violent than 64% of films.

  • Is People of No Importance easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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Rarity31

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Surprise24

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Love20

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