One Only Loves Once

1950 1h 22m FR

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9.0

MASTERPIECE

★9.0TMDB · 1

ComedyDrama

Synopsis

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Although they have loved each other since childhood without admitting it, a surgeon and a young woman see their love thwarted by life.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Françoise Rosay
Mme Monnier
Renée Faure
Danièle de Bolestac
Marcel Herrand
Hyacinthe Carrier
Jacques Berthier
Jean Monnier
Pierre Larquey
Ravenel
Mady Berry
Marie
Marcel Raine
Gouttemel
Robert Lussac
Le professeur Trousselier

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Jean Stelli
Writers: Michel Audiard
Languages: French
Countries: France

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RUNTIME

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

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ERA

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76 years old — a genuine piece of film history.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Jean Stelli, shot by Paul Cotteret. 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 Louiguy. 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 Andrée Laurent shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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6 / 8

CAST

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Françoise Rosay and Renée Faure and Marcel Herrand carry the top of the cast.

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7 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0143782 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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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

Jean Stelli directs. Paul Cotteret behind the camera. Louiguy scores. Andrée Laurent cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in France. Dialogue in French.

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182 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
276 years old — a genuine piece of film history.
3Directed by Jean Stelli, shot by Paul Cotteret. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Louiguy. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Andrée Laurent shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Françoise Rosay and Renée Faure and Marcel Herrand carry the top of the cast.
7IMDB entry: tt0143782 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.