The Virgin of Pessac

1968
7| 1h3m| NA| en| More Info
Released: 28 December 1968 Released
Producted By: Moullet et Cie
Country: France
Budget: 0
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This landmark documentary by Jean Eustache, filmed in 1968, hilariously exposes small-town pomposity and naiveté as it chronicles the preparations for an annual contest to crown a village’s most virtuous young woman.

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Documentary

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Director

Jean Eustache

Production Companies

Moullet et Cie

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The Virgin of Pessac Audience Reviews

Interesteg What makes it different from others?
Steinesongo Too many fans seem to be blown away
AshUnow This is a small, humorous movie in some ways, but it has a huge heart. What a nice experience.
Tyreece Hulme One of the best movies of the year! Incredible from the beginning to the end.
edwartell Director Jean Eustache was born in Pessac, France. He returned there in 1968 to film the annual ceremony in which the town's most virtuous girl is elected. First, we see the town meeting, where nominees are named, votes are taken, and the decision is made. The committee then walks to the girl's house, and informs her. Then we see the march in to the church, the church sermon, the mayor's speech, and the commemorative dinner.This movie (incredibly hard to get to see) is perfect for those who want to see ordinary daily life unfiltered and without commentary. Eustache simply films the events described above. It's a very amiable film and a very enjoyable one. It's the way France was, circa 1968. However, to understand this film completely, you then have to watch the 1979 version...