It runs a compact 1h 29m.
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Synopsis
The mind of Pierre Bérard, a successful middle-aged architect, is torn between his unstable present with Hélène, his younger lover, and his happy memories of the past with Catherine, his ex-wife; but his true destiny awaits him at a crossroads on his way to Rennes…
Ratings
| Source | Rating | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| IMDb | 7.4/10 | 71% |
| TMDB | 7.1/10277 votes | 29% |
| Balasaur Score | 73 | 100% |
Key crew
- Claude SautetDirector, Screenplay
- Jean-Loup DabadieScreenplay
- Paul GuimardScreenplay
- Philippe SardeOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Michel PiccoliPierre Bérard
- Romy SchneiderHélène
- Lea MassariCatherine Bérard
- Gérard LartigauBertrand Bérard
- Jean BouiseFrançois
- Boby LapointeThe Livestock Truck Driver
- Hervé SandThe Truck Driver
- Jacques RichardThe Male Nurse
- Betty BeckersThe Female Hitchhiker
- Dominique ZardiThe Male Hitchhiker
- Gabrielle DoulcetGuitte
- Roger CrouzetThe Developer
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