Martha... Martha
Originally released in 2001. Martha... Martha is a drama film. directed by Sandrine Veysset.
Starring Valérie Donzelli, Yann Goven, and Lucie Régnier
Synopsis
Having received a frosty reception when visiting her parents, Martha drags her husband Reymond and infant daughter Lise to Spain, to renew her acquaintance with her estranged sister Marie. After a quarrel, Marthe and her family return to France, where the young mother shows signs of increasing mental instability. Abandoning her family, Marthe goes to town to get drunk and ends up being raped. With Marthe in a psychiatric hospital, Reymond is left to take care of Lise alone whilst struggling to make a living selling second hand clothes in an open-air market. When Marthe leaves hospital, Reymond takes her and Lise to a holiday home in the country. But Martha’s illness is far from cured…
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 3, 2001
24 years ago
Runtime
1h 37m
97 minutes total
User Rating
4.7/10
Mixed (7 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- CNC
- Canal+
- ARTE France Cinéma
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Martha... Martha about?
Having received a frosty reception when visiting her parents, Martha drags her husband Reymond and infant daughter Lise to Spain, to renew her acquaintance with her estranged sister Marie. After a...
Who directed Martha... Martha?
Martha... Martha was directed by Sandrine Veysset.
How long is Martha... Martha?
Martha... Martha has a runtime of 1 hours and 37 minutes (97 minutes total).
When was Martha... Martha released?
Martha... Martha was released on October 3, 2001 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Martha... Martha?
The main cast of Martha... Martha includes Valérie Donzelli, Yann Goven, Lucie Régnier, Lydia Andréï.