

Clara and the Why Notes
1981, French. Directed by Jacques Monnet.
In 1981, in Grenoble, Mickey, Bertrand, Frédéric, Charles, Louise, and Aimée—brought together by a shared desire to make music—are the members of a band called the “Why Notes.” During a wedding ceremony in a church where Charles is playing the harmonium for the occasion, Bertrand, who has come to join him, notices the groom interrupting the ceremony and running away. A few hours later, just as the band is about to leave for a concert in Paris at the high school they attended, Bertrand runs into Clara, who suggests they run away together and then disappears... Bertrand, completely captivated by Clara, leaves the band and sets off in search of her... in Paris.
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
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Details
- Released
- 14 January 1981
- Original title
- Clara et les Chics Types
- Country
- France
- Written by
- Jean-Loup Dabadie
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Clara and the Why Notes: quick answers
Is Clara and the Why Notes worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.6/10 from 45 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Clara and the Why Notes?
Clara and the Why Notes runs 100 minutes (1h 40m).
Does Clara and the Why Notes have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is Clara and the Why Notes on?
Clara and the Why Notes isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
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Who directed Clara and the Why Notes?
Clara and the Why Notes (1981) was directed by Jacques Monnet and stars Isabelle Adjani, Daniel Auteuil, Josiane Balasko.