That Old Dream That Moves

That Old Dream That Moves

Directed by Alain Guiraudie

Produced by K Production, Paulo Films

200152 min6.3 / 10

A bittersweet comedy-drama about a young technician navigating desire and connection amid the melancholy backdrop of a dying industrial space in rural France.

A young technician arrives at a French factory that is about to be closed down to dismantle a piece of machinery so that it can be transported for use at another location.

Questions people ask

  • Is That Old Dream That Moves scary? Barely. Less frightening than 76% of films.

  • Is That Old Dream That Moves violent? Barely. Less violent than 76% of films.

  • Is That Old Dream That Moves sad? Yes. More sad than 75% of films.

  • Is That Old Dream That Moves easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 67% of films.

  • Does That Old Dream That Moves end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 63% of films.

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Love35

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