
Death Is a Woman
1967, Mystery and thriller, 1h 20m
34 Reviews 5,000+ RatingsWhat to know
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One of the last times Godard could make film paradoxes with glee, A Woman Is a Woman is a mocking, genuine tribute to musicals. Read critic reviews
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Francesca

Dennis Parbury
Joe
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Critic Reviews for Death Is a Woman
All Critics (34) | Top Critics (12) | Fresh (28) | Rotten (6)
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The result is brash, defiant, gaudy and infinitely fragile.
January 26, 2006 | Full Review… -
A charming document of the great filmmaker's fanciful yet serious dreams for cinema.
November 21, 2003 | Rating: 3/4 -
A Woman Is a Woman may not have the urgency or the contradictions that made early Godard an icon, but in its new incarnation, it takes us back to a time when he could still provide the makings of a good argument.
November 7, 2003 | Rating: 3/4 | Full Review… -
The most playful film to come out of the French New Wave, it's also the last time Jean-Luc Godard appeared to have any fun.
September 5, 2003 | Rating: 3.5/4 | Full Review… -
Une Femme Est une Femme moves us now because it's so playful and the players are so young.
July 29, 2003 | Rating: 4/4 -
A Woman Is a Woman is slight and sometimes wearisome... A minor chapter in an early career.
July 25, 2003 | Rating: 2/4 | Full Review…
Audience Reviews for Death Is a Woman
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Mar 14, 2013A Woman Is a Woman is a very funny, observant, and unique comedy about gender roles and marriage, and one that is gorgeous to look at. It has a very interesting style to say the least, and a number of great scenes, my favorite being the ones in which Jean-Claude Brialy and the lovely Anna Karina silently argue with each other using only the covers of books on their bookshelf to call each other names. It's nothing too deep or heavy, but A Woman Is a Woman is nonetheless a very fun and enjoyable comedy from French New Wave director Jean-Luc Godard.Joey S Super Reviewer
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Jan 22, 2013Godard at his most playful. The jumbled score and dialogue make a one of a kind anti movie experience.Graham J Super Reviewer
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Oct 16, 2011On the surface this is Godard's most playful and funny movie. However, under the inundation of music (enough to make Scorsese blush), self-aware treatment of typical Hollywood comedies, the constant breaking of the fourth wall, and exceptional photographic beauty, is a feeling of loneliness. 'A Woman Is a Woman' is Godard's revolutionist take on Hollywood genres that is a masterpiece and a joy to watch. Anna Karina is a beauty. For a great double feature watch 'A Woman Is a Woman' then 'Punch-Drunk Love'.Jonny B Super Reviewer
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Sep 30, 2011This film takes you on a down-to-earth roller coaster ride as you watch to learn what the true meaning of love is. As Angela (a practising night club stripper) is unsure of her love for her current boyfriend (Emile), she believes the only way to finalize her love is to have a child with him. He refuses and believes that they have all the time in the world. As she results to talking to Emile's best friend, she is now in the middle of a split decision between whether or not to love him. This film truly represents what a romance film needs to be. The title suits the film picture perfectly, the story is basic, yet beautifully told, the editing is unique, the comedy/tragedy shakespeare references are amazing and wonderfully interpreted, but the real thing that this has to make it such a classic, it that it has random moments of musical numbers that will make any audience member smile. This film feels like the best play ever made, placed on screen! "Une Femme Est Une Femme" is a masterpiece!KJ P Super Reviewer
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