A Modern Coed
Originally released in 1966. A Modern Coed is a documentary film. directed by Éric Rohmer. At just 13 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Antoine Vitez
Synopsis
Eric Rohmer directs this short documentary that narrates the presence of women in French universities as of the time of its release -- 1966. During the film's short run, the narrator continues to point out that during the advent of World War II, only 21,000 women attended college and made only a 30 % of the student body, a number that by the 1964-1965 school year had passed the 120,000 mark. Instead of opting to live according to what was expected of them, now they were joining the work force, trading in aprons for lab jackets and becoming professionals even after getting married.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 1, 1966
60 years ago
Runtime
0h 13m
13 minutes total
User Rating
5.5/10
Mixed (18 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- Les Films du Losange
Frequently Asked Questions
What is A Modern Coed about?
Eric Rohmer directs this short documentary that narrates the presence of women in French universities as of the time of its release -- 1966. During the film's short run, the narrator continues to p...
Who directed A Modern Coed?
A Modern Coed was directed by Éric Rohmer.
How long is A Modern Coed?
A Modern Coed has a runtime of 0 hours and 13 minutes (13 minutes total).
When was A Modern Coed released?
A Modern Coed was released on January 1, 1966 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in A Modern Coed?
The main cast of A Modern Coed includes Antoine Vitez.