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The Novices 1970

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What is The Novices?

The Novices is a 1970 comedy-drama film centered on Sister Agnès, a young novice who flees her convent in Brittany. Upon arriving in Paris, she finds refuge with a prostitute named Mona Lisa and attempts to find work despite having no qualifications, leading Mona Lisa to teach her the profession.

Type
Film
Year
1970
Status
Released
Runtime
91 minutes
Release date
Apr 1, 1970
Studios
Les Films La Boétie, Rizzoli Film
Genres
Comedy, Drama
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Binge-Worthiness & Content Radar

81 /100 Solid Watch
⚡ Pacing & Momentum7/10
🧠 Narrative Depth8.3/10
🔄 Rewatch Potential8.9/10
🎬 Production Scale8.2/10
🎯 Feature Film #Comedy #Drama

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The Novices is a 1970 comedy-drama film centered on Sister Agnès, a young novice who flees her convent in Brittany. Upon arriving in Paris, she finds refuge with a prostitute named Mona Lisa and attempts to find work despite having no qualifications, leading Mona Lisa to teach her the profession.

The film blends comedic and dramatic tones to depict the interaction between two women from opposite ends of the social and moral spectrum. It has a total runtime of 1 hour and 31 minutes.

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Should you watch it?

“A runaway novice from a Brittany convent seeks refuge and employment with a Parisian prostitute.”

Reasons to watch
  • Explores the unlikely relationship between a novice and a prostitute
  • Features a narrative transition from a Brittany convent to Paris
  • Combines elements of both comedy and drama
Keep in mind
  • Contains themes involving the sex trade

Watch it if you are interested in stories about unconventional friendships and social displacement.

The film is a comedy-drama with a runtime of 1 hour and 31 minutes.

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What is the plot of The Novices?

A runaway novice from Brittany stays with a Parisian prostitute who tries to teach her the profession.

What genres does the film fall under?

The film is categorized as a comedy and drama.

How long is the movie?

The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 31 minutes.

Where does the story take place?

The story begins with a convent in Brittany and moves to Paris.

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