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), directed by Éric Rohmer, is a cornerstone of his "Comedies and Proverbs" series. It is widely celebrated for its witty exploration of romantic manners and the contrast between youthful innocence and adult disillusionment. Key Features of the Film The Proverbial Theme pauline at the beach internet archive top
Pauline at the Beach Directed by Éric Rohmer | 94 mins Pauline at the Beach Pauline à la plage To heal, she goes to the Normandy coast
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Fifteen-year-old Pauline has just broken up with her first boyfriend. To heal, she goes to the Normandy coast with her older cousin, Marion (the breathtaking Arielle Dombasle). Marion is a recent divorcée who believes she has transcended simple attraction into the realm of "true love" and "intellectual connection." Over a few sun-drenched days, a triangle (really, a rhombus) of desire forms involving a handsome but vacuous windsurfer (Pierre), a cynical, sweet-talking salesman (Henri), and the innocent, observant Pauline.