Les mots pour le dire
Originally released in 1983. Les mots pour le dire is a comedy/drama film. directed by José Pinheiro.
Starring Nicole Garcia, Marie-Christine Barrault, and Daniel Mesguich
Synopsis
A psychological drama that details the tormented relationship between Marie and her mother, stemming from Marie's childhood on their estate in Algeria. The mother, Eliane had lost a child before Marie was born and was consumed with hatred for her husband who was carrying tuberculosis and may have been the cause of the child's death. That hatred was never resolved, and Marie grew up in a bitter and strained household. As both women grow older, Marie marries and raises a family while her mother sinks ever deeper into anger, frustration, poverty, and isolated despair. She vents her destructive emotions on her daughter and is completely resistant to her daughter's attempts to help her, to make her life better.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 12, 1983
42 years ago
Runtime
1h 32m
92 minutes total
User Rating
6.5/10
Good (2 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
France
Production
Director
Top Cast
Nicole Garcia
as Marie Saint-Jean
Marie-Christine Barrault
as Eliane Saint-Jean
Daniel Mesguich
as Psychoanalyst
Claude Rich
as Guillaume Talbiac
Jean-Luc Boutté
as François
Michèle Baumgartner
as Michèle
Jean-Louis Foulquier
as Bertheas
Robin Renucci
as Marie's father
Céline Blanc-Potard
as Jeanne
Violaine Gonce
as Marie, child
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Stéphan Films
- Filmédis
- UGC
- Belstar Productions
- TF1 Films Production
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Les mots pour le dire about?
A psychological drama that details the tormented relationship between Marie and her mother, stemming from Marie's childhood on their estate in Algeria. The mother, Eliane had lost a child before Ma...
Who directed Les mots pour le dire?
Les mots pour le dire was directed by José Pinheiro.
How long is Les mots pour le dire?
Les mots pour le dire has a runtime of 1 hours and 32 minutes (92 minutes total).
When was Les mots pour le dire released?
Les mots pour le dire was released on October 12, 1983 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Les mots pour le dire?
The main cast of Les mots pour le dire includes Nicole Garcia, Marie-Christine Barrault, Daniel Mesguich, Claude Rich, Jean-Luc Boutté.