The Lacemaker (1977)
Pomme is a meek and mild French beautician whose life takes a fateful turn during a vacation to Normandy. She becomes the lover of middle-class literature-student François. The relationship sours when François takes her home to meet his parents, thanks in no small part to their differing social backgrounds.
Director: Claude Goretta
Genre: Drama, Romance
Runtime: 107 min
Release Date: May 25, 1977
Cast
- Isabelle Huppert - Beatrice 'Pomme'
- Yves Beneyton - François Béligné
- Florence Giorgetti - Marylène
- Renate Schroeter - Marianne
- Annemarie Düringer - Pomme’s mother
- Michel de Ré - Painter
- Monique Chaumette - Mrs. Béligné
- Jean Obé - Mr. Béligné
- Christian Baltauss - Gérard
- Sabine Azéma - Corinne
Screenplay
- Claude Goretta
- Pascal Lainé (Novel)
- Pascal Lainé (Screenplay)
Music: Pierre Jansen
Cinematography: Jean Boffety
Editing: Joële Van Effenterre
Production: Citel Films, Filmproduktion Janus, France 3, Action Films
Country: Germany, France, Switzerland
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
Keywords
normandy, france, social class, beautician, classism, mismatched relationship
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Lacemaker about?
- Pomme is a meek and mild French beautician whose life takes a fateful turn during a vacation to Normandy. She becomes the lover of middle-class literature-student François. The relationship sours when François takes her home to meet his parents, thanks in no small part to their differing social backgrounds.
- Who directed The Lacemaker?
- The Lacemaker was directed by Claude Goretta.
- Who stars in The Lacemaker?
- The Lacemaker stars Isabelle Huppert, Yves Beneyton, Florence Giorgetti, Renate Schroeter, Annemarie Düringer, Michel de Ré.
- How long is The Lacemaker?
- The Lacemaker has a runtime of 1h 47m (107 minutes).
- What genre is The Lacemaker?
- The Lacemaker is a Drama, Romance film.
- Where was The Lacemaker produced?
- The Lacemaker was produced in Germany, France, Switzerland.