Oh, Woe Is Me

1993 1h 24m FR

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6.3

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★6.3TMDB · 42

DramaFantasyRomance

Synopsis

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This complex allegorical tale tells the story of man’s quest for spiritual meaning. When God enters the body of 1980s filmmaker Simon Donnadieu, his wife Rachel realizes that something has gone awry, but chooses to remain faithful to her erratically-behaving husband.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Gérard Depardieu
Simon Donnadieu
Laurence Masliah
Rachel Donnadieu
Bernard Verley
Abraham Klimt
Aude Amiot
Aude Amiel, a Student
Roland Blanche
Drawing Teacher / Bookseller
Marc Betton
Doctor
François Germond
Shepherd
Jean-Louis Loca
Max Mercure

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Jean-Luc Godard
Writers: Jean-Luc Godard
Languages: French
Countries: France, Switzerland

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RUNTIME

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

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2 / 8

ERA

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

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3 / 8

WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: France, Switzerland.

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4 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Jean-Luc Godard, shot by Caroline Champetier. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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5 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Editor Jean-Luc Godard 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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Gérard Depardieu and Laurence Masliah and Bernard Verley carry the top of the cast.

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7 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0107175 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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WILD

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Only 42 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Jean-Luc Godard directs. Caroline Champetier behind the camera. Jean-Luc Godard cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in France, Switzerland. Dialogue in French.

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Things worth knowing

184 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
233 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
3International production across 2 countries: France, Switzerland.
4Directed by Jean-Luc Godard, shot by Caroline Champetier. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Editor Jean-Luc Godard shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Gérard Depardieu and Laurence Masliah and Bernard Verley carry the top of the cast.
7IMDB entry: tt0107175 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Only 42 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.