I, You, He, She
1974 · Movie · 86 min · ★ 6.5 · 95% critics
After a painful breakup, a young woman retreats into isolation, moving through repetitive routines and quiet restlessness. Her inward drift gradually opens into encounters on the road and an intimate visit, forming a spare, searching portrait of loneliness, desire, and emotional uncertainty.
Also known as Je, Tu, Il, Elle · Je tu il Elle
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Details
- Original title
- Je, tu, il, elle
- Years
- 1974
- Release date
- 1974-11-19
- Language
- French
- Runtime
- 86 min
- Critic score
- 95/100
- TMDB rating
- 6.5/10 (117 votes)
About
You may connect with this if you’re open to slow, minimalist character studies like Jeanne Dielman, 23, quai du Commerce, 1080 Bruxelles or Last Year at Marienbad; Not for you if you want a clear plot or fast momentum.
Pros: bold intimacy; haunting mood; thought-provoking minimalism | Cons: very slow pace; sparse story; emotionally distant
Themes
- truck
- break-up
- female homosexuality
- woman director
Cast & crew
Chantal Akerman
as Julie
Niels Arestrup
as Truck Driver
Claire Wauthion
as Girlfriend
Directed by Chantal Akerman