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1957 · 130 min · NR

Love in the Afternoon

Directed by Billy Wilder · Comedy, Romance

Love in the Afternoon (1957) is a Comedy film, directed by Billy Wilder set in Paris during the 1950s. It runs 130 minutes and is rated NR.

Themes of love & longing run throughout.

Cinematography
William C. Mellor
Cast
Gary CooperAudrey HepburnMaurice ChevalierJohn McGiverVan DoudeLise BourdinOlga ValéryPaul Bonifas

The world of this film

Setting

Where
Paris
Setting
Urban
When
1950s

Premise & themes

Themes
Love & Longing
Tone
RomanticComedic

Shape

Protagonist
Two Hander
Pacing
Measured
Based on
Pure Fiction

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