What is He and She?
He and She is a 1969 Italian drama film directed by Mauro Bolognini. Also known by the title L'assoluto naturale, the production was released internationally under the titles He and She and She and He.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1969
- Release date
- Sep 28, 1969
- Genres
- Drama
- Updated
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- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 2.8/10
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He and She is a 1969 Italian drama film directed by Mauro Bolognini. Also known by the title L'assoluto naturale, the production was released internationally under the titles He and She and She and He. The film features a runtime of one hour and thirty minutes and received an Italian release date of September 28, 1969. The narrative centers on a mysterious romance between an uninhibited woman, played by Koscina, and a dour photographer, played by Harvey. The film is characterized by its distinct visual style, which utilizes strange modernist interiors. Additionally, the cinematography incorporates abstract sequences featuring a sports car on a highway to nowhere. As a dramatic work, the film explores the dynamics of its central relationship within these specific aesthetic environments. The production is documented in historical film databases, which provide information regarding its cast, crew, and thematic focus. The project remains a notable example of Bolognini's directorial work during this period of Italian cinema, emphasizing a focus on atmospheric storytelling and character interaction within a stylized, modern framework.
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“An uninhibited woman and a photographer navigate a mysterious romance amidst striking modernist and abstract settings.”
- Features the distinct directorial style of Mauro Bolognini.
- Showcases striking modernist interior design and abstract cinematography.
- Explores a complex, mysterious dynamic between two central characters.
- The abstract narrative style may feel detached or slow to viewers seeking a conventional plot.
Watch it if you appreciate visually experimental European cinema from the late 1960s.
The film maintains a mysterious and abstract tone with a deliberate, atmospheric pace suitable for fans of art-house dramas.
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Is this film worth watching?
It is worth watching for viewers interested in the modernist aesthetic and the directorial work of Mauro Bolognini.
What is the total runtime of the film?
The film has a total runtime of one hour and thirty minutes.
Are there any essential episodes to watch?
This is a feature-length film rather than a television series, so there are no episodes.
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