The Virgin of Pessac 79

1979 1h 7m FR

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7.2

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★7.2TMDB · 7

Documentary

Synopsis

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In 1979, under the presidency of the city mayor, the people of Pessac elect a virtuous and gracious maiden from amongst the residents, following a tradition that comes from times immemorial.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

André Pujol
Self - Maire de Pessac

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Jean Eustache
Writers: Jean Eustache, Françoise Lebrun
Languages: French
Countries: France

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RUNTIME

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Tight 67-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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ERA

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47 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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3 / 7

RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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4 / 7

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Jean Eustache, shot by Philippe Théaudière. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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

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6 / 7

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0234625 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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7 / 7

WILD

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Only 7 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Jean Eustache directs. Philippe Théaudière behind the camera. Chantal Colomer cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in France. Dialogue in French.

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1Tight 67-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
247 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4Directed by Jean Eustache, shot by Philippe Théaudière. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Editor Chantal Colomer shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6IMDB entry: tt0234625 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
7Only 7 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.