Another Woman's Life

2012 1h 37m FR

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6.2

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★6.2TMDB · 89

ComedyDramaRomance

Synopsis

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When the fun loving Marie sets her eyes on brooding comic book artist Paul, it sets off the kind of romantic sparks that quickly culminate in the bedroom. But the next morning brings its share of surprises as Marie crawls out of bed to discover her life flash-forwarded fifteen years down the road: Not only has she been married to Paul all this time, but she’s now the mother of a little boy the head of a powerful multinational investment firm and the proprietor of a fabulous apartment overlooking the Eiffel Tower. Quickly Marie discovers that all her achievements have not brought happiness.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Juliette Binoche
Marie Speranski
Mathieu Kassovitz
Paul Speranski
Aure Atika
Jeanne
Danièle Lebrun
Denise Bontant
François Berléand
Maître Volin
Vernon Dobtcheff
Dimitri Speranski
Yvi Dachary-Le Beon
Adam Speranski
Nilton Martins
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Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Sylvie Testud
Writers: Sylvie Testud, Claire Lemaréchal
Languages: French
Countries: France, Belgium, Luxembourg

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MONEY

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Earned back only 49% of its budget on initial theatrical — a commercial disappointment on release.

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2 / 8

ERA

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Released 14 years ago.

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3 / 8

WORLD

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International production across 3 countries: France, Belgium, Luxembourg.

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4 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Sylvie Testud, shot by Thierry Arbogast. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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5 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Original score by Emmanuel Lipszyc. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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6 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Editor Yann Malcor shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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7 / 8

CAST

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Juliette Binoche and Mathieu Kassovitz and Aure Atika carry the top of the cast.

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8 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt1817191 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Sylvie Testud directs. Thierry Arbogast behind the camera. Emmanuel Lipszyc scores. Yann Malcor cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. A commercial under-performer on release. Produced in France, Belgium, Luxembourg. Dialogue in French.

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Things worth knowing

1Earned back only 49% of its budget on initial theatrical — a commercial disappointment on release.
2Released 14 years ago.
3International production across 3 countries: France, Belgium, Luxembourg.
4Directed by Sylvie Testud, shot by Thierry Arbogast. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Original score by Emmanuel Lipszyc. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
6Editor Yann Malcor shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7Juliette Binoche and Mathieu Kassovitz and Aure Atika carry the top of the cast.
8IMDB entry: tt1817191 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
9Only 89 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.