The Lovely Month of May
1963, French. Directed by Chris Marker & Pierre Lhomme.
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Candid interviews of ordinary people on the meaning of happiness, an often amorphous and inarticulable notion that evokes more basic and fundamentally egalitarian ideals of self-betterment, prosperity, tolerance, economic opportunity, and freedom.
- Runtime
- 2h 45m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
- Rated
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The Lovely Month of May is streaming on OVID in India.
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Cast & crew
- Chris MarkerDirector
- Pierre LhommeDirector
- Yves MontandNarrator (French version) (voice)
- Chris MarkerSelf / Interviewer (voice)
- Jean-Luc GodardSelf (uncredited)
- Anna KarinaSelf (uncredited)
- Edgar MorinSelf (uncredited)
- Alain ResnaisSelf (uncredited)
- Jacques RivetteSelf (uncredited)
- Jean RouchSelf (uncredited)
- Simone SignoretNarrator (English version) (voice)
- Charles de GaulleSelf
- Ferdinand LopSelf
Details
- Released
- 3 May 1963
- Original title
- Le Joli Mai
- Country
- France
- Written by
- Catherine Winter, Chris Marker
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The Lovely Month of May: quick answers
Is The Lovely Month of May worth watching?
Our verdict is Absolute Cinema: Drop everything and watch it. It scores 8.0/10 from 42 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Lovely Month of May?
The Lovely Month of May runs 165 minutes (2h 45m).
Does The Lovely Month of May have a post-credits scene?
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The Lovely Month of May parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is The Lovely Month of May on?
The Lovely Month of May is streaming on OVID in India. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Lovely Month of May?
If you liked The Lovely Month of May, try Modern Life, Talking Heads, The Salt of the Earth.
Who directed The Lovely Month of May?
The Lovely Month of May (1963) was directed by Chris Marker and Pierre Lhomme and stars Yves Montand, Chris Marker, Jean-Luc Godard.