Les hommes s’en souviendront

2006 0h 9m FR

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Synopsis

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This film retraces the last minutes of intimacy that preceded, on November 26, 1974, Simone Veil's entry into the chamber of the National Assembly to present her bill on abortion.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Marina Foïs
Simone Veil
Olivier Soler
Aurélie Guichard
Jean-Marie Soler
Michel Elias
Philippe Rabusseau

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Valérie Müller
Countries: France

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RUNTIME

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Tight 9-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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ERA

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Released 20 years ago.

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3 / 8

RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Valérie Müller, shot by Philippe Roussilhe. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Gwen Mallauran 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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Marina Foïs and Olivier Soler and Aurélie Guichard carry the top of the cast.

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8 / 8

WILD

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Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Valérie Müller directs. Philippe Roussilhe behind the camera. Angelin Preljocaj scores. Gwen Mallauran cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in France.

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1Tight 9-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
2Released 20 years ago.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4Directed by Valérie Müller, shot by Philippe Roussilhe. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Original score by Angelin Preljocaj. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
6Editor Gwen Mallauran shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7Marina Foïs and Olivier Soler and Aurélie Guichard carry the top of the cast.
8Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.