Overview
A young woman passionate about reading immerses herself in the adventures of a fictional character who makes reading her profession. As she explores different neighborhoods and wintertime Provence, her imagination blends with reality, revealing the mysteries behind each word.
Fun facts
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Awards
Won the Louis Delluc Prize (1988)
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Nominations
2 award nominations, including the International Submission to the Academy Awards (1989)
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Music
Music by Ludwig van Beethoven
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Cinematography
Cinematography by Dominique Le Rigoleur
Details
- Director
- Writers
- Michel DevilleWriter
- Raymond JeanNovel
- Rosalinde DevilleWriter
- Status
- Released
- Release date
- August 17, 1988
- Original language
- French
- Countries
- France
Production
Cast
Miou-MiouConstance / Marie
Patrick Chesnaisle P.D.G.
Pierre Duxle magistrat
Régis RoyerEric- Christian RuchéJean/Philippe
Brigitte Catillonla mère d'Éric
Marianne DenicourtBella B.- Charlotte FarranCoralie
Clotilde de Bayserla mère de Coralie
Jean-Luc Bouttél'Inspecteur de police
Simon Einele Professeur d'hôpital
Maria de Medeirosl'infirmière muette
André Wilmsl'homme de la Rue Saint-Landry
María Casaresla veuve de Général
Bérangère BonvoisinLa mère de Joël
Sylvie Laportel’amie de la lectrice
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