• Pauline at the Beach (1983) Soundtrack OST •

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Rating: 7.40/10 from 10000 votes

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It's near the end of summer. Both Parisiennes, married Marion, who is close to divorcing her husband of a few years, has agreed to act as the guardian for her fifteen year old cousin Pauline in staying at the family house a few miles away from the Normandy coast, they planning to spend most of their days at what should be the relatively quiet beach due to it being the end of the season.

Pauline has already spent two months of her summer on vacation with her parents and thus is looking for a little liberation. Their first day at the beach, Marion and Pauline run into Pierre, one of Marion's old still single boyfriends who is teaching windsurfing, and one of Pierre's slightly older students, divorced Henri, the four who end up spending much of their time together, especially after Henri's adolescent daughter, Marie, heads home to her mother.

One of their first conversations turns to the topic of love and sex, and what they see for themselves for their own circumstance. This discussion ends up being prophetic in how their interactions turn out. Pierre, who wants to fall madly in love, believes that it can only develop slowly, and has fallen in love with Marion all over again in seeing her after their five years apart. Marion, who also wants to fall madly in love, tends to be attracted to the unknown. As such, she finds Pierre too known a quantity, with Henri that man of mystery with who she is falling in love. Henri wants sex without commitment, he who will take the sex from whoever he is attracted regardless of their situation. And Pauline, who has never had a serious boyfriend, befriends similarly aged Sylvain, for who she does develop feelings.

What happens between Pauline and Sylvain is not only affected by what Pauline gleans from that first night conversation, but also how the three adults deal with sex and love with each other.

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User reviews

Kenneth Allen

6/10

The choice of music reflects the characters' inner turmoil and conflicting emotions, creating a rich tapestry of feelings that enriches the storytelling.

Richard Smith

9/10

The soundtrack of Pauline at the Beach perfectly captures the bittersweet essence of summer coming to an end. The music evokes a sense of nostalgia and longing for those fleeting moments of freedom and self-discovery at the beach.

Elizabeth Clark

2/10

Furthermore, the repetitive use of certain musical motifs throughout the film became distracting and monotonous, failing to add any new layers or dimensions to the narrative. Instead of enhancing the viewing experience, the soundtrack ended up feeling like an afterthought, failing to leave a lasting impression or create a memorable connection with the audience.

Mark Nelson

5/10

The soundtrack effectively conveys the complexities of the characters' relationships, mirroring their desires, conflicts, and uncertainties.

Laura White

5/10

The soundtrack's integration with the narrative is seamless, enhancing the film's emotional impact and immersing the audience in the characters' experiences.

Lisa Davis

6/10

The soundtrack of Pauline at the Beach is a perfect complement to the film's atmosphere, capturing the essence of a summer by the Normandy coast.

Karen Jones

2/10

The soundtrack of Pauline at the Beach failed to evoke the emotional depth needed to enhance the complex relationships and themes portrayed in the film. The music felt generic and uninspired, lacking the subtlety and nuance required to elevate the storytelling.

Brian Allen

5/10

The music captures the nuances of the characters' evolving relationships, adding layers of depth and emotion to their interactions.

Amanda Nelson

9/10

The use of music in key scenes enhances the emotional depth of the characters' interactions, adding layers of complexity to their relationships. The soundtrack complements the narrative beautifully, creating a rich and immersive cinematic experience for the audience.

Charles Evans

6/10

Overall, the soundtrack of Pauline at the Beach is a standout feature of the film, contributing significantly to its storytelling and character development.

Margaret Adams

9/10

The combination of different musical styles and tones in the soundtrack mirrors the diverse perspectives on love and relationships explored in the film. The music helps to convey the conflicting desires and motivations of the characters, adding depth and nuance to their personalities and interactions.

Jennifer King

6/10

The music sets the tone for the end-of-summer setting, evoking a sense of nostalgia and tranquility that resonates with the characters' emotions.

Andrew Harris

5/10

The use of music during pivotal moments, such as the conversations about love and sex, adds depth and intensity to the scenes, enhancing the viewer's connection to the characters.

Kenneth Lopez

8/10

The music perfectly complements the complex romantic entanglements of the characters, enhancing the emotional depth of their interactions and adding a layer of intrigue to their evolving relationships. Each track seems to mirror the characters' inner turmoil and desires, creating a rich and immersive listening experience that enhances the storytelling of the film.

Karen Hall

8/10

The soundtrack of Pauline at the Beach beautifully captures the essence of a summer by the Normandy coast, with its serene and contemplative melodies transporting me to the idyllic setting of the film.

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