"Quietly and deftly, Sautet sketches in the portrait of a man gradually becoming aware that he is coming to a crossroads in his life...a beautiful, understated performance from Piccoli."
— Time Out London
"Quietly and deftly, Sautet sketches in the portrait of a man gradually becoming aware that he is coming to a crossroads in his life...a beautiful, understated performance from Piccoli."
— Time Out London
France, 1970
Director: Claude Sautet
Producer: Jean Bolvary, Raymond Danon, Roland Girard
Cast: Michel Piccoli, Romy Schneider, Léa Massari
Screenwriter: Jean-Lup Dabadie, Claude Sautet, and Paul Guimard
Based on the novel by Paul Guimard
Cinematography: Jean Boffety
Music: Philippe Sarde
Genre: Drama, Romance
Color
Aspect Ratio: 1.66:1
Language: French with English subtitles
Running Time: 89 minutes
Synopsis:
Pierre's (Michel Piccoli) life flashes before his eyes following a car accident, focusing on his decision to leave his wife (Léa Massari) for a younger woman, Hélène (Romy Schneider).
Awards and Nominations:
Prix Louis Delluc (1969)
Palme d'Or nomation (Cannes Film Festival, 1970)