How Do You Like My Sister?

1964 1h 26m FR

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7.0

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★7.0TMDB · 1

Romance

Synopsis

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The brother of a delinquent schoolboy falls in love with his teacher and intrigues to make him reciprocate her love, and succeeds.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

France Anglade
Cécile
Jacqueline Maillan
Charlotte Varangeot
Claude Rich
François Lorin
Michel Serrault
Varangeot
Dany Robin
Martine Jolivet
Jacques Charon
Jolivet
Eddie Constantine
Eddie
Didier Haudepin
Daniel Varangeot

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Michel Boisrond
Writers: Annette Wademant
Languages: French
Countries: France

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RUNTIME

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86 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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ERA

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62 years old — a genuine piece of film history.

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3 / 8

RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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4 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Michel Boisrond, shot by Jean-Louis Picavet. 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 Serge Gainsbourg. 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 Jean Mandariva 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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France Anglade and Jacqueline Maillan and Claude Rich carry the top of the cast.

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8 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0213572 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

Michel Boisrond directs. Jean-Louis Picavet behind the camera. Serge Gainsbourg scores. Jean Mandariva cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in France. Dialogue in French.

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186 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
262 years old — a genuine piece of film history.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4Directed by Michel Boisrond, shot by Jean-Louis Picavet. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Original score by Serge Gainsbourg. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
6Editor Jean Mandariva shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7France Anglade and Jacqueline Maillan and Claude Rich carry the top of the cast.
8IMDB entry: tt0213572 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
9Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.