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A Gentle Woman (1969)
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3.8

A Gentle Woman (1969)

Une femme douce

Romance, Drama • 1h 25m

Overview

When his young wife commits suicide with no explanation, an introspective pawnbroker looks back on their life together.

Director: Robert Bresson

Best English-Friendly Release

Best Video Release

Upcoming Radiance Blu-ray is the only Blu-ray so far, although it's only an HD transfer, not 4K like other recent Bresson releases

Format

1080p Blu-ray

External Links

Criterion Forum

Review

Picture: 9, Audio: 6, Extras: 8

Length

85 mins

Type

Movie

Last Updated

6 months ago

Contributors

Best English-Friendly Release
Best Video Release

Upcoming Radiance Blu-ray is the only Blu-ray so far, although it's only an HD transfer, not 4K like other recent Bresson releases

Format
1080p Blu-ray
Criterion Forum
Review

Picture: 9, Audio: 6, Extras: 8

Length
85 mins
Type
Movie
Last Updated
6 months ago
Contributors

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