The Woman of My Life

1986 1h 42m FR

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6.0

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★6.0TMDB · 19

DramaRomance

Synopsis

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Simon, a famous violinist, sinks into alcoholism. He finds support from his lover, who is also the manager of the orchestra in which he plays. But is she really helping him or is she exploiting his dependence on her? A man who has been through the same experience as Simon, offers to help him...

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Christophe Malavoy
Simon
Jane Birkin
Laura
Jean-Louis Trintignant
Pierre
Béatrice Agenin
Marion
Andrzej Seweryn
Bernard
Didier Sandre
Xavier
Dominique Blanc
Sylvia
Jacques Mercier
Jacques, conductor

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Régis Wargnier
Writers: Régis Wargnier, Catherine Cohen, Alain Le Henry
Languages: English, French
Countries: France, Germany

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ERA

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

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2 / 8

WORLD

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Dialogue crosses 2 languages: English, French.

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3 / 8

WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: France, Germany.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Régis Wargnier, shot by François Catonné. 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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Original score by Romano Musumarra. 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 Noëlle Boisson 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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Christophe Malavoy and Jane Birkin and Jean-Louis Trintignant carry the top of the cast.

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8 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0091038 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

Régis Wargnier directs. François Catonné behind the camera. Romano Musumarra scores. Noëlle Boisson cuts. Produced in France, Germany. Dialogue in English, French.

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140 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
2Dialogue crosses 2 languages: English, French.
3International production across 2 countries: France, Germany.
4Directed by Régis Wargnier, shot by François Catonné. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Original score by Romano Musumarra. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
6Editor Noëlle Boisson shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7Christophe Malavoy and Jane Birkin and Jean-Louis Trintignant carry the top of the cast.
8IMDB entry: tt0091038 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
9Only 19 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.