For a Woman

There's storytelling vigor here and fine performances, plus some pointed exchanges about the burdens of cultural identity and emotional preservation in the aftermath of immense upheaval.

A framing device isn't needed, but the film is compelling overall.

"For A Woman" tells a story that is pretty much fraught with both romantic and political intrigue and it is therefore a little surprising to report that the end result is itself not especially intriguing.

For a Woman is an altogether enjoyable film from the steadily working Diane Kurys, and as for those new to her work, it will hopefully serve as a thread of intrigue leading to her previous titles.