A Modern Coed (1966): cast, story & where to watch
1966 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1966, A Modern Coed is a documentary film directed by Éric Rohmer, running about 13 minutes.
What it’s 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 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.
Who’s in it. A Modern Coed stars Antoine Vitez as Récitant / Narrator (voice).
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, A Modern Coed has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Modern Coed page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Modern Coed (1966)?
- In US, A Modern Coed is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is A Modern Coed worth watching?
- A Modern Coed holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Modern Coed?
- A Modern Coed stars Antoine Vitez.
- When was A Modern Coed released?
- A Modern Coed was released in 1966, with a runtime of about 13 minutes.