Overview
A passionate love story unfolds amidst the complexities of the heart.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Layered
- Violence
- None
- witty
- sophisticated
- warm
- date night
- classic cinema evening
What critics said
Critics broadly admired the intelligent, subtle romance and the sympathetic interplay among Romy Schneider, Yves Montand, and Sami Frey, though some found it slick and emotionally superficial.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Rosalie's relationship with César is continually unsettled by the return of her old flame David.
The film places its love triangle within an urbane, socially composed French environment and treats romantic complexity with restraint.
Critical reception repeatedly highlights the interplay among Romy Schneider, Yves Montand, and Sami Frey.
Critics describe the film as an intelligent and funny romance focused on the complexities of love.
Films like Cesar and Rosalie, and why
The Things of Life
sophisticated french romantic drama centered on shifting desire and emotional ambiguity
My Night at Maud's
witty, emotionally intricate french relationship drama with polished performances
Jules and Jim
adult love triangle drama balancing conversational humor with romantic uncertainty
Movie Details
- Director
- Claude Sautet
- Release Date
- 1972-10-11
- Runtime
- 110 min
- Rating
- 7.2 / 10 (195)
Cast
- Romy Schneider
- Yves Montand
- Sami Frey
- Umberto Orsini
- Bernard Le Coq
- Isabelle Huppert
- Eva Maria Meineke
- Gisela Hahn
- Henri-Jacques Huet
- Betty Beckers
Common questions
- What is Cesar and Rosalie about?
- A polished French love triangle becomes an affectionate, funny, and emotionally unsettled portrait of desire, jealousy, and romantic freedom.
- What is Cesar and Rosalie like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Cesar and Rosalie as measured, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as layered.
- Is Cesar and Rosalie violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Cesar and Rosalie.
- What did critics think of Cesar and Rosalie?
- Critics broadly admired the intelligent, subtle romance and the sympathetic interplay among Romy Schneider, Yves Montand, and Sami Frey, though some found it slick and emotionally superficial.
- Which films are like Cesar and Rosalie?
- Films with a similar feel include The Things of Life, My Night at Maud's, and Jules and Jim.
- How long is Cesar and Rosalie?
- Cesar and Rosalie runs 110 minutes.
