Where to start with Max Ophüls

Max Ophüls has 5 films in our catalog with a 6.5+ score. The reasonable entry order is below — most approachable first, deep cuts last. Skip ahead if you already know the early work.

5 films · curated from the catalog · ordered by critical consensus

Letter from an Unknown Woman

1948 · ★ 7.8

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The Earrings of Madame de...

1953 · ★ 7.5

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Le Plaisir

1952 · ★ 7.5

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Lola Montès

1955 · ★ 6.9

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The Reckless Moment

1949 · ★ 6.8

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