A Simple Story (1959)
A woman arrives in Paris with her little girl to look for work. With limited funds and no luck, they end up penniless, homeless and dependent on the rare kindness of strangers.
Director: Marcel Hanoun
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 68 min
Release Date: April 1, 1959
Cast
- Micheline Bezançon - Mother
- Elizabeth Huart - Sylvie, Daughter
- Raymond Jourdan - Monsieur Jean
- Gilette Barbier
- Madeleine Marion
- Maria Meriko
- Max Delon
Screenplay
Music: Hubert d'Auriol
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
Themes
Poverty Cycle and Hopelessness
Keywords
homelessness, single mother, unemployment, job seeking
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is A Simple Story about?
- A woman arrives in Paris with her little girl to look for work. With limited funds and no luck, they end up penniless, homeless and dependent on the rare kindness of strangers.
- Who directed A Simple Story?
- A Simple Story was directed by Marcel Hanoun.
- Who stars in A Simple Story?
- A Simple Story stars Micheline Bezançon, Elizabeth Huart, Raymond Jourdan, Gilette Barbier, Madeleine Marion, Maria Meriko.
- How long is A Simple Story?
- A Simple Story has a runtime of 1h 8m (68 minutes).
- What genre is A Simple Story?
- A Simple Story is a Drama film.
- Where was A Simple Story produced?
- A Simple Story was produced in France.
- What are the themes of A Simple Story?
- The themes of A Simple Story include: Poverty Cycle and Hopelessness.