The Mouth Agape (1974)
Monique is dying of cancer, lying in bed in the apartment above the store her family owns. Her philandering husband carries on with life, her son remains aloof, and her daughter-in-law wonders if she is witnessing her own decline. They all struggle to express, or feel, their love for one another.
Director: Maurice Pialat
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 87 min
Release Date: May 8, 1974
Cast
- Nathalie Baye - Nathalie
- Hubert Deschamps - Roger
- Philippe Léotard - Philippe
- Monique Mélinand - Monique
- Henri Saulquin
- Alain Grestau
- Anna Gayane
- Mireille Laurenchet
- Corinne Derel - Corinne
- Marie-Blanche Dehaux - Corinne
Screenplay
Cinematography: Néstor Almendros
Editing: Arlette Langmann, Bernard Dubois
Production: Les Films La Boétie, Lido Films
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
Themes
Reflections on Life and Death, Heartbreaking Tragic Losses, Keening Grief and Mourning Process, The Complex Bond Between Mother and Son, Stories of Heartbreak and Suffering
Keywords
husband wife relationship, terminal illness, death, mother son relationship
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Mouth Agape about?
- Monique is dying of cancer, lying in bed in the apartment above the store her family owns. Her philandering husband carries on with life, her son remains aloof, and her daughter-in-law wonders if she is witnessing her own decline. They all struggle to express, or feel, their love for one another.
- Who directed The Mouth Agape?
- The Mouth Agape was directed by Maurice Pialat.
- Who stars in The Mouth Agape?
- The Mouth Agape stars Nathalie Baye, Hubert Deschamps, Philippe Léotard, Monique Mélinand, Henri Saulquin, Alain Grestau.
- How long is The Mouth Agape?
- The Mouth Agape has a runtime of 1h 27m (87 minutes).
- What genre is The Mouth Agape?
- The Mouth Agape is a Drama film.
- Where was The Mouth Agape produced?
- The Mouth Agape was produced in France.
- What are the themes of The Mouth Agape?
- The themes of The Mouth Agape include: Reflections on Life and Death, Heartbreaking Tragic Losses, Keening Grief and Mourning Process, The Complex Bond Between Mother and Son, Stories of Heartbreak and Suffering.