My Night at Maud's (1969)

Devout Roman Catholic Jean-Louis subscribes to an austere moral code influenced by the philosophy of 17th-century physicist Blaise Pascal. When he spots a pretty girl at church, he promises to one day marry her. But then an old friend introduces him to alluring divorcee Maud. After a conversation about love and credo, the chaste Jean-Louis spends the night at Maud's, conflicted about his desires.

Genres: Romance, Comedy, Drama

What to watch after My Night at Maud's

• Boyfriends and Girlfriends (1987) — Same feel: reflective, smart
• Vivre sa vie (1962) — Two steps away in the credits
• Full Moon in Paris (1984) — Éric Rohmer directed both
• A Summer's Tale (1996) — Éric Rohmer directed both
• Belle de Jour (1967) — Françoise Fabian appears in both
• Day for Night (1973) — Same feel: reflective, smart