The Woman of My Life

The Woman of My Life

1986•1h 42m•5.8/10

DramaRomance

Ratings

🎬TMDb

5.8/10(16)

Simon, a famous violinist, sinks into alcoholism. He finds support from his lover, who is also the manager of the orchestra in which he plays. But is she really helping him or is she exploiting his dependence on her? A man who has been through the same experience as Simon, offers to help him...

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Production

Odessa Films, HR, Neue Bioskop Film

Language

FR

Status

Released

Release Date

Cast

Christophe Malavoy

Christophe Malavoy

Simon

Jane Birkin

Jane Birkin

Laura

Jean-Louis Trintignant

Jean-Louis Trintignant

Pierre

Béatrice Agenin

Béatrice Agenin

Marion

Andrzej Seweryn

Andrzej Seweryn

Bernard

Didier Sandre

Didier Sandre

Xavier

Dominique Blanc

Dominique Blanc

Sylvia

Jacques Mercier

Jacques Mercier

Jacques, conductor

Elsa Lunghini

Elsa Lunghini

Eloïse

Florent Pagny

Florent Pagny

Serge

Nada Strancar

Nada Strancar

Nathalie

Jeremy Paris

Étienne

Jean-Marie Juan

Jean-Marie Juan

Waiter

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