Eugénie Grandet
2021
History / Drama
1h43
Synopsis
Felix Grandet reigns supreme in his modest house in Saumur where his wife and daughter Eugenie lead a distraction-free existence. Extremely avaricious, he does not take a favorable view of the beautiful parties who rush to ask for his daughter's hand. Nothing should damage the colossal fortune he hides from everyone. The sudden arrival of Grandet's nephew, an orphaned and ruined Parisian dandy, turns the young girl's life upside down.
Community Reviews
Viewers appreciate Marc Dugain's adaptation of 'Eugénie Grandet', highlighting the strong performances, particularly by Joséphine Japy and Olivier Gourmet, and the film's ability to modernize Balzac's classic with a feminist twist. The cinematography is praised for its atmospheric quality, though some find the pacing slow and the narrative slightly cold. Overall, the film is seen as a thoughtful and beautifully executed drama that brings contemporary relevance to its 19th-century story.
👍 Strong performances and feminist twist.
👎 Pacing may be slow for some.
