23 Nov 1954
Chikamatsu Monogatari
When the wife of a 17th century Kyoto scroll-maker is falsely accused of having an affair with his best employee, the pair flee the city and find themselves falling for one another.
La Lectrice
A young woman passionate about reading immerses herself in the adventures of a fictional character who makes reading her profession. As she explores different neighborhoods and wintertime Provence, her imagination blends with reality, revealing the mysteries behind each word.
Top Billed Cast
Miou-Miou Constance / Marie
Patrick Chesnais le P.D.G.
Pierre Dux le magistrat
Régis Royer Eric
Christian Ruché Jean/Philippe
Brigitte Catillon la mère d'Éric
Marianne Denicourt Bella B.
Charlotte Farran Coralie
Clotilde de Bayser la mère de Coralie
Jean-Luc Boutté l'Inspecteur de police
Simon Eine le Professeur d'hôpital
Maria de Medeiros l'infirmière muette
André Wilms l'homme de la Rue Saint-Landry
María Casares la veuve de Général
Bérangère Bonvoisin La mère de Joël
Sylvie Laporte l’amie de la lectrice
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