The Things of Life (1970)
The mind of Pierre Bérard, a successful middle-aged architect, is torn between his unstable present with Hélène, his younger lover, and his happy memories of the past with Catherine, his ex-wife; but his true destiny awaits him at a crossroads on his way to Rennes…
Director: Claude Sautet
Genre: Drama, Romance
Runtime: 89 min
Release Date: March 13, 1970
Cast
- Michel Piccoli - Pierre Bérard
- Romy Schneider - Hélène
- Lea Massari - Catherine Bérard
- Gérard Lartigau - Bertrand Bérard
- Jean Bouise - François
- Boby Lapointe - The Livestock Truck Driver
- Hervé Sand - The Truck Driver
- Jacques Richard - The Male Nurse
- Betty Beckers - The Female Hitchhiker
- Dominique Zardi - The Male Hitchhiker
Screenplay
- Claude Sautet (Screenplay)
- Jean-Loup Dabadie (Screenplay)
- Paul Guimard (Novel)
- Paul Guimard (Screenplay)
- Jean-Loup Dabadie (Dialogue)
Music: Philippe Sarde
Cinematography: Jean Boffety
Editing: Jacqueline Thiédot
Production: Lira Films, Sonocam, Fida Cinematografica
Country: Switzerland, France, Italy
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
Themes
Forbidden Love and Passionate Affairs, Father-Son Conflict and Reconciliation, Love Between Older Man and Younger Woman
Keywords
paris, france, based on novel or book, 1970s, older man younger woman relationship, extramarital affair, ex-husband ex-wife relationship, father son relationship
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Things of Life about?
- The mind of Pierre Bérard, a successful middle-aged architect, is torn between his unstable present with Hélène, his younger lover, and his happy memories of the past with Catherine, his ex-wife; but his true destiny awaits him at a crossroads on his way to Rennes…
- Who directed The Things of Life?
- The Things of Life was directed by Claude Sautet.
- Who stars in The Things of Life?
- The Things of Life stars Michel Piccoli, Romy Schneider, Lea Massari, Gérard Lartigau, Jean Bouise, Boby Lapointe.
- How long is The Things of Life?
- The Things of Life has a runtime of 1h 29m (89 minutes).
- What genre is The Things of Life?
- The Things of Life is a Drama, Romance film.
- Where was The Things of Life produced?
- The Things of Life was produced in Switzerland, France, Italy.
- What are the themes of The Things of Life?
- The themes of The Things of Life include: Forbidden Love and Passionate Affairs, Father-Son Conflict and Reconciliation, Love Between Older Man and Younger Woman.