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The Story of a Three-Day Pass

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A black American soldier, Turner (Harry Baird), is given three days leave in Paris. Not knowing what to do with himself, he goes to a nightclub where he meets a French girl, Miriam (Nicole Berger). They dance together and reunite the next day to visit the seaside. Their romance blossoms; Turner rents a hotel room and Miriam calls in sick to work. But their love affair is darkened by Turner's impending departure and the specter of racial prejudice.
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Richard Brody The New Yorker 06/15/2020
Although its protagonist is American and much of the film is in English, the movie reflects the stylistic variety and the freewheeling innovation of the French New Wave. Go to Full Review Renata Adler New York Times 01/09/2018
A kind of gentle cross between "Hiroshima Mon Amour" and "Guess Who's Coming to Dinner"-a little hard to imagine, it is true, but less pretentious than the first and less false than the second. Go to Full Review Fedor Tot Vague Visages 11/07/2023
The constant juxtaposition between the sheer joy of an impromptu summer romance and the reality of the surrounding world is The Story of a Three-Day Pass’ enduring legacy. Go to Full Review Brian Susbielles InSession Film 02/28/2023
An American director using the French New Wave to create something innocent, yet scandalous in regards to interracial dating. Go to Full Review Nadine Smith Nashville Scene 09/08/2021
Though Sweet Sweetback was Van Peebles' shot heard round the world, The Story of a Three-Day Pass shows an artist whose strengths were already present from his debut. Go to Full Review Dennis Harvey 48 Hills 05/21/2021
...if Van Peebles' direction is more imitative than innovative at this point, he still communicates an infectious joy in the medium, as well as a few sharp social insights. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Parker E 08/31/2023 To love is to be human. See more 02/22/2016 Charming and brilliant first picture. A great mix of new wave charm with today to day racial tensions. Some brilliant direction, inventive shots from all angles and charming leads. Shockingly real considering the time and subject matter. See more 12/22/2008 Clever, innovative Blaxploitation progenitor See more Read all reviews
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Melvin Van Peebles

Director

Harry Baird

Turner

Nicole Berger

Miriam

Christian Marin

Hotelman

Pierre Doris

Peasant

Hal Brav

The Captain
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Synopsis A black American soldier, Turner (Harry Baird), is given three days leave in Paris. Not knowing what to do with himself, he goes to a nightclub where he meets a French girl, Miriam (Nicole Berger). They dance together and reunite the next day to visit the seaside. Their romance blossoms; Turner rents a hotel room and Miriam calls in sick to work. But their love affair is darkened by Turner's impending departure and the specter of racial prejudice.
Director
Melvin Van Peebles
Producer
Guy Belfond
Screenwriter
Melvin Van Peebles
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Apr 17, 2020
Runtime
1h 27m
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