La Lectrice (1988)
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.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | fr |
| Popularity | 1.445 |
Directed By
Michel Deville
Crew
Michel Deville
Michel Deville
Rosalinde Deville
Raymond Jean
Rosalinde Deville
Dominique Le Rigoleur
Raymonde Guyot
Thierry Leproust
Ysabelle Van Wersch-Cot
Cécile Balme
Joël Lavau
Laurence Le Bourvelec-Butin
Claude Villand
Gadou Naudin
TOP CAST
Miou-Miou
Constance / Marie
Patrick Chesnais
le P.D.G.
Pierre Dux
le magistrat
Régis Royer
Eric
Christian Ruché
Jean/Philippe
Brigitte Catillon
la mère d'Éric
Marianne Denicourt
Bella B.
Charlotte Farran
Coralie
Clotilde de Bayser
la mère de Coralie
Jean-Luc Boutté
l'Inspecteur de police
Simon Eine
le Professeur d'hôpital
Maria de Medeiros
l'infirmière muette
André Wilms
l'homme de la Rue Saint-Landry
María Casares
la veuve de Général
Bérangère Bonvoisin
La mère de Joël
Sylvie Laporte
l’amie de la lectrice
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