The Slightest Gesture (1971): cast, story & where to watch
1971 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1971, The Slightest Gesture is a notable film directed by Fernand Deligny.
What it’s about. Writer and pedagogue Fernand Deligny influenced a number of artists and French intellectuals. His work on autism influenced Deleuze and Guattari's theory of the rhizome. Francois Truffaut turned to his ideas to complete Les 400 Coups. Throughout the film Deligny plays with the possibilities of the camera to live and think closer to the human subject, offering with Le Moindre Geste a unique film to the world, one of most fascinating in French cinema. Situated [visually] between mountain western and integral neorealism, the film tells the story of two teenagers, escaped prisoners of an asylum, running away through the Cevennes.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, The Slightest Gesture has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Slightest Gesture page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Slightest Gesture (1971)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Slightest Gesture change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Slightest Gesture worth watching?
- The Slightest Gesture holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- When was The Slightest Gesture released?
- The Slightest Gesture was released in 1971.