# Pauline at the Beach (1983)

> On an autumn Atlantic holiday, a perceptive teenager watches older lovers turn flirtation, jealousy, and self-deception into an elegant romantic comedy of manners.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/5393

## Facts

- Runtime: 94 min
- Genres: Drama, Romance, Comedy
- Director: Éric Rohmer
- Cast: Amanda Langlet, Arielle Dombasle, Pascal Greggory, Féodor Atkine, Simon de La Brosse, Rosette, Marie Bouteloup, Michel Ferry
- TMDB rating: 7.0/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0086087/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: none
- Mood: witty, effervescent, sunlit, summer vacation viewing, date night

## Synopsis

A bittersweet exploration of love and longing set against the backdrop of a tranquil beach holiday.

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