The Public Woman (1984)

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An inexperienced young actress is invited to play a role in a film based on Dostoyevsky's 'The Possessed'. The film director, a Czech immigrant in Paris, takes over her life, and in a short time she is unable to draw the line between acting and reality. She winds up playing a real-life role posing as the dead wife of another Czech immigrant, who is manipulated by the filmmaker into commiting a political assassination.

Director: Andrzej Żuławski
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 113 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Alain Wisniak
Cinematography: Sacha Vierny
Editing: Marie-Sophie Dubus
Production: Hachette-Fox Productions
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr

Keywords

immigrant, paris, france, wife, politics, photography, erotic movie

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Public Woman about?
An inexperienced young actress is invited to play a role in a film based on Dostoyevsky's 'The Possessed'. The film director, a Czech immigrant in Paris, takes over her life, and in a short time she is unable to draw the line between acting and reality. She winds up playing a real-life role posing as the dead wife of another Czech immigrant, who is manipulated by the filmmaker into commiting a political assassination.
Who directed The Public Woman?
The Public Woman was directed by Andrzej Żuławski.
Who stars in The Public Woman?
The Public Woman stars Valérie Kaprisky, Francis Huster, Lambert Wilson, Patrick Bauchau, Gisèle Pascal, Roger Dumas.
How long is The Public Woman?
The Public Woman has a runtime of 1h 53m (113 minutes).
What genre is The Public Woman?
The Public Woman is a Drama film.
Where was The Public Woman produced?
The Public Woman was produced in France.