# Last Tango in Paris (1972)

> A grieving expatriate and an engaged young Parisienne pursue an anonymous affair that turns erotic escape into emotional and psychological devastation.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/1088

## Facts

- Runtime: 129 min
- Genres: Drama, Romance
- Director: Bernardo Bertolucci
- Cast: Marlon Brando, Maria Schneider, Maria Michi, Giovanna Galletti, Jean-Pierre Léaud, Gitt Magrini, Catherine Allégret, Luce Marquand
- TMDB rating: 6.9/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0070849/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: extreme
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: mild
- Mood: melancholic, provocative, claustrophobic, arthouse film night, classic cinema viewing

## Synopsis

A passionate affair unfolds in the heart of Paris, where love and tragedy intertwine.

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