Who Knows?

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Who Knows?

PG-13

Released Sep 28, 2001

2h 34m

Romance

Comedy

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A vivacious student tests a director's (Sergio Castellitto) loyalty to his lover (Jeanne Balibar), an actress starring in his play in Paris.

Critics Consensus

Constructed with grace and wit, Va Savoir is a light-hearted yet cerebral romantic comedy of intertwining relations.

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Chris Chang

Film Comment Magazine

Although the acting and recombinant twists of the plot dance with spontaneity, Rivette's mise-en-scène is precision exemplified.

Jun 17, 2013

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Jonathan Rosenbaum

Chicago Reader

It lacks the scariness, the mystery, and even much of the curiosity of Rivette's better work.

Nov 12, 2007

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Empire Magazine

It's slight, contrived and conceited. But, oh, for more films as flawed as this one.

Rated: 4/5

Dec 23, 2002

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Eddie Harrison

film-authority.com

…like most of Jacques Rivette’s films, a state of mind, and a romantic one in the truest sense; his characters fall in and out of love without contrivance, their passions burn and extinguish, lovers are confused before drama heals the rift between them…

Rated: 5/5

May 1, 2025

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Mark Halverson

Sacramento News & Review

Rated: 4/5

Aug 7, 2008

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Ken Fox

TV Guide

It's an engaging diversion from a master director who, at the ripe age of 78, appears to be once again at the top of his game.

Rated: 3.5/4

Nov 12, 2007

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A really charming film which was engaging and watchable throughout. Really loved the stories, the intertwining of which gives the film a remarkable character unlike many others.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

01/22/23

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Not a particularly memorable effort by Rivette.The pacing of the film seems to be off as it results in a ponderous delivery of story and character.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

02/07/23

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A somewhat refreshing french stage comedy with multiple intertwined storylines (& triangles). It starts off slow (I could not finish this in one sitting), but it all fits together in the end. There are many fine performances in this mish-mash collage, but the storyline may be too jumpy for the tired.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

02/11/23

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Camille è un'attrice di teatro che ha lasciato la Francia per andare a vivere in Italia. Dopo cinque anni ritorna in patria con il suo compagno Ugo e una nuova troupe per mettere in scena una commedia di Pirandello. Durante la tournée, Camille si trova a fare i conti con il suo passato mentre Ugo va alla ricerca di un misterioso manoscritto di Goldoni. [cinematografo.it]

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

01/18/23

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so many interesting and smart details make this movie special. For example you can feel mood (and tension) of actress by here... breathing (and excellent work of all the cast). Theatrical? Yes, but it's about theater. Conduct of some scenes are so familiar for Russian old school (in good way). Great art directors work - pay attention to the colors in scene.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

01/19/23

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A bit slow. I just so happened to be in the perfect mood for it.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

01/12/23

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Synopsis

A vivacious student tests a director's (Sergio Castellitto) loyalty to his lover (Jeanne Balibar), an actress starring in his play in Paris.

Director: Jacques Rivette
Distributor: Sony Pictures Classics
Rating: PG-13 (Brief Nudity)
Genre: Romance, Comedy
Original Language: Canadian French
Release Date (Theaters): Sep 28, 2001, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Jul 10, 2012
Box Office (Gross USA): $907.3K
Runtime: 2h 34m
Sound Mix: Dolby Stereo, Dolby Digital, Dolby A, Surround, Dolby SR
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)

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