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The Woman Next Door

by François Truffaut1h461981France
The Woman Next Door

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A story of passionate love set in the present in the countryside around Grenoble. Seven years ago, Bernard and Mathilde met, fell madly in love and had a turbulent break-up. Destiny brings them back together when Mathilde – who recently married Philippe – moves into the house next door to the one occupied by Bernard, his wife, Arlette and their little boy, Thomas. The witness and confidant to the two former lovers, Madame Jouve – who runs a sports club in the countryside near Grenoble – sees them seal a pact of non-aggression. Who will take the initiative to break it? How far will Bernard and Mathilde go?

Cast and crew

  • Credits

    • Production Compagny : Les Films du Carrosse, TF1 Films Production
    • Distributor : MK2
    • Original Music : Georges Delerue
    • Sound Mixer : Jacques Maumont
    • Costume Design : Michèle Cerf
    • Photo Director : William Lubtchansky
    • Scenario : Suzanne Schiffman, Jean Aurel, François Truffaut
    • Dialogs : Suzanne Schiffman, Jean Aurel, François Truffaut
    • Set Decoration : Jean-Pierre Kohut-Svelko
    • Sound Recorder : Michel Laurent
    • Editing : Martine Barraqué
    • Director : François Truffaut

  • Technical details

    • Printed format : 35 mm
    • Sound mix : Stéréo 2.0
    • Year of production : 1981
    • French release date : 15 juin 1981
    • Category : Feature film
    • Color : Colors
    • Language : French

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