La Lectrice (1988)

Starring:
Miou-MiouChristian Ruche, (more)
Director(s):
Michel Deville
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R
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Synopsis of La Lectrice

At the suggestion of a friend, Constance (Miou-Miou) places an ad in the paper offering her services as a reader in this romantic comedy drama. Her job leads her to a variety of employers and occasional romantic involvement. Maria Casares plays the widow of an East European general who has Constance read Tolstoy and Marx. Pierre Dux is the local magistrate who prefers to hear the memoirs of the Marquis de Sade. She also has an affair with a harried business executive played by Patrick Chesnais. This film was named the "Best Feature" at the 1988 Montreal World Film Festival. ~ Dan Pavlides, All Movie Guide

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Director(s):
Michel Deville
Writer(s):
Rosalinde DevilleMichel Deville
Producer(s):
Rosalinde DevilleMichel Deville
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R(Adult Humor, Adult Situations, Nudity, Not For Children)
La Lectrice Awards:
  • 1988 - French Academy of Cinema - Best Supporting Actor
  • 1988 - French Film Critics Circle - Prix Louis-Delluc
  • 1987 - Montréal World Film Festival - Best Picture
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