The Life

by Daniel Duval2h001979France

Recommended byChristophe Honoré

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Marie is a young girl from a working-class family who falls for Gerard before she discovers he is a vicious, sadistic pimp. She is degraded, abused, and beaten regularly by Gerard as she is forced into a life of prostitution. Marie later decides she must leave her pimp to regain control of her body, mind, and soul.

Cast and crew

  • Credits

    • Production Compagny : S.N. Prodis , ATC 3000
    • Distributor : TF1 Films Production
    • Costume Design : Corinne Jorry
    • Original Music : Vladimir Cosma
    • Editing : Jean-Bernard Bonis
    • Scenario : Jeanne Cordelier, Christopher Frank, Daniel Duval
    • Producer : Gérard Lorin, Benjamin Simon
    • Photo Director : Michel Cénet
    • Set Decoration : Jean-Louis Trinquier, Frédéric de Foucaud
    • Director : Daniel Duval

  • Technical details

    • Printed format : 35 mm
    • Sound mix : Stéréo 2.0
    • Year of production : 1979
    • French release date : 17 octobre 1979
    • Category : Feature film
    • Color : Colors
    • Language : French

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    Cinémas 06/09/1979 : Daniel Duval et Vladimir Cosma à propos de la musique de La Dérobade
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    Ciné regards 07/10/1979 : Entretien avec Miou-Miou et Daniel Duval sur le tournage de La Dérobade

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