That Night of Varennes

That Night of Varennes

Directed by Ettore Scola

Produced by Gaumont, Opera Film Produzione

1982151 min6.9 / 10

A witty, philosophically curious ensemble piece set during the French Revolution, where strangers confined to a stagecoach become unlikely companions while history unfolds around them.

During the French Revolution, a surprising company shares a coach, trying to catch up something - the time itself, perhaps.

Questions people ask

  • Is That Night of Varennes easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 67% of films.

  • Is That Night of Varennes violent? Not especially. Less violent than 64% of films.

  • Is That Night of Varennes sad? Somewhat. More sad than 61% of films.

  • Does That Night of Varennes end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Is That Night of Varennes scary? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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53/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity70

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise29

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love65

How much audiences actually like it

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