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Mademoiselle Chambon
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Metascore
82 out of 100

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8.6 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 10 Ratings

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  • Summary: Mademoiselle Chambon is an elegant, moving tale of an unexpected romance between a married man and his son’s homeroom teacher — and their attempt to keep their desires from turning into a full-blown affair. (Lorber Films)

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 13
  3. Negative: 0 out of 13
  1. The Hollywood Reporter
    Reviewed by: Stephen Farber
    100
    The simplest of stories can be elevated by first-rate acting and directing. Consider Stephane Brize's Mademoiselle Chambon, a French film that achieves a subtle but devastating impact.
  2. San Francisco Chronicle
    Reviewed by: Mick LaSalle
    100
    Lindon is a strong, sensitive actor, heir to the stoic French working-class tradition of Jean Gabin and Lino Ventura. And not enough can be said for Kiberlain, an actress willing to be seen in all her ranges.
  3. Empire
    Reviewed by: David Parkinson
    Sep 19, 2011
    60
    A subtle and sensual character study.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 2
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 2
  3. Negative: 0 out of 2
  1. MarcDoyle
    9
    An incredibly moving film. It made me feel similarly to the way I felt after watching The Age of Innocence. It's that forbidden love thing - and the impropriety of doing what you want to do when society and its rules frown on your doing so. There's not a ton of action or dialogue in this film, but every scene and every movement is important.… Expand
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