Cesar and Rosalie

"Would you do as Rosalie did?"

1972 1h 50m FR

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★7.2TMDB · 196🍅100%Rotten Tomatoes★7.3IMDB · 3,954

RomanceDrama

Synopsis

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A young woman becomes entangled with a successful businessman, but her ex tries to win her back, provoking intense jealousy that leads her to reconsider her choice. Ultimately, one man's actions force a resolution to her dilemma.

“Would you do as Rosalie did?”

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Cast

Romy Schneider
Rosalie
Yves Montand
César
Sami Frey
David
Umberto Orsini
Antoine
Bernard Le Coq
Michel
Isabelle Huppert
Marité
Eva Maria Meineke
Lucie Artigues
Gisela Hahn
Carla

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Claude Sautet
Writers: Jean-Loup Dabadie, Claude Sautet, Claude Néron
Languages: French
Countries: France, Germany, Italy

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ERA

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54 years old — a genuine piece of film history.

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WORLD

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International production across 3 countries: France, Germany, Italy.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Claude Sautet, shot by Jean Boffety. 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 Philippe Sarde. 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 Jacqueline Thiédot shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Romy Schneider and Yves Montand and Sami Frey carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "Would you do as Rosalie did?".

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0068441 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

Claude Sautet directs. Jean Boffety behind the camera. Philippe Sarde scores. Jacqueline Thiédot cuts. Produced in France, Germany, Italy. Dialogue in French.

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154 years old — a genuine piece of film history.
2International production across 3 countries: France, Germany, Italy.
3Directed by Claude Sautet, shot by Jean Boffety. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Philippe Sarde. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Jacqueline Thiédot shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Romy Schneider and Yves Montand and Sami Frey carry the top of the cast.
7Marketing tagline: "Would you do as Rosalie did?".
8IMDB entry: tt0068441 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
9Released under 11 different titles around the world.