# Two English Girls (1971)

> A gorgeously composed period romance follows a young Frenchman whose love for two English sisters is tested by distance, family expectations, and his own wavering heart.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/27490

## Facts

- Runtime: 130 min
- Genres: Drama, Romance
- Director: François Truffaut
- Cast: Jean-Pierre Léaud, Kika Markham, Stacey Tendeter, Sylvia Marriott, Marie Mansart, Philippe Léotard, Irène Tunc, Mark Peterson
- TMDB rating: 7.0/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0066989/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: none
- Mood: wistful, melancholic, poignant, quiet evening, classic cinema night

## Synopsis

A poignant exploration of love and longing across class boundaries in early 20th century France.

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