Cléo from 5 to 7
By Agnès Varda
1962
Drama
1h30
Synopsis
Agnès Varda eloquently captures Paris in the sixties with this real-time portrait of a singer set adrift in the city as she awaits test results of a biopsy. A chronicle of the minutes of one woman’s life, Cléo from 5 to 7 is a spirited mix of vivid vérité and melodrama, featuring a score by Michel Legrand and cameos by Jean-Luc Godard and Anna Karina.
Community Reviews
Viewers find 'Cleo from 5 to 7' a captivating exploration of existential themes, beautifully capturing a slice of 1960s Paris through its real-time narrative and striking black-and-white cinematography. The film's portrayal of Cleo's emotional journey, coupled with Michel Legrand's poignant music, deeply resonates. While some appreciate the film's slow, contemplative pace and its philosophical depth, others find it somewhat slow and lacking in dramatic tension.
👍 Michel Legrand's music enhances the emotional depth.
👎 Pacing may be too slow for some.
