The read
Audiences rate it 15 points higher than critics do.
Synopsis
The true story of a French WW1 deserter who, with the support of his wife, spends a decade in disguise as a woman.
Ratings
IMDb5.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes43%
Audiences rate it 15 points higher than critics do.
62 audience votes
Key crew
- André TéchinéDirector
- André TéchinéWriter
- Cédric AngerWriter
- Alexis RaultOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Céline SalletteLouise Grappe
- Pierre DeladonchampsPaul Grappe / Suzanne
- Grégoire Leprince-RinguetCharles de Lauzin
- Michel FauSamuel
- Clotilde Le RoyArlette
- Nicolas de LavergneThe doctor
- Virginie PradalThe grandmother
- Clara EonOdette
- Xavier RobicMutilated soldier
- Mama PrassinosValentine / Louise's friend
- Peter BonkeLudwik
- Tamara De LeenerSinging seamstress
Stills
Themes
sexual identitybased on novel or bookworld war itransvestitecabaretbased on true storyflashbackprostitutionsoldierdisguiselgbtman disguised as woman