A Gentle Woman (1969)
When his young wife commits suicide with no explanation, an introspective pawnbroker looks back on their life together.
Director: Robert Bresson
Genre: Romance, Drama
Runtime: 85 min
Release Date: August 27, 1969
Cast
- Dominique Sanda - Elle
- Guy Frangin - Luc, son mari
- Jeanne Lobre - Anna, la bonne
- Claude Ollier - Le médecin
- Jacques Kébadian - Le dragueur
- Gilles Sandier - Le maire
- Dorothée Blanck - L'infirmière
Screenplay
- Robert Bresson
- Fyodor Dostoevsky (Original Story)
Music: Jean Wiener
Cinematography: Ghislain Cloquet
Editing: Raymond Lamy
Production: Marianne Productions, Parc Film
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
Themes
Forbidden Love Between Feuding Clans, Suicidal Thoughts and Despair, Sisterhood and Unexpected Betrayal, The Complex Bond Between Mother and Son, Bittersweet Farewell and Lasting Pain
Keywords
suicide, man woman relationship, pawnbroker, memory, family, remembrance
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is A Gentle Woman about?
- When his young wife commits suicide with no explanation, an introspective pawnbroker looks back on their life together.
- Who directed A Gentle Woman?
- A Gentle Woman was directed by Robert Bresson.
- Who stars in A Gentle Woman?
- A Gentle Woman stars Dominique Sanda, Guy Frangin, Jeanne Lobre, Claude Ollier, Jacques Kébadian, Gilles Sandier.
- How long is A Gentle Woman?
- A Gentle Woman has a runtime of 1h 25m (85 minutes).
- What genre is A Gentle Woman?
- A Gentle Woman is a Romance, Drama film.
- Where was A Gentle Woman produced?
- A Gentle Woman was produced in France.
- What are the themes of A Gentle Woman?
- The themes of A Gentle Woman include: Forbidden Love Between Feuding Clans, Suicidal Thoughts and Despair, Sisterhood and Unexpected Betrayal, The Complex Bond Between Mother and Son, Bittersweet Farewell and Lasting Pain.