

An Autumn Tale
1998-09-07 · 112 min · ★ 7.1
Magali, forty-something, is a winemaker and a widow: she loves her work but feels lonely. Her friends Rosine and Isabelle both want secretly to find a husband for Magali.
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- Directors
- Éric Rohmer
- Production companies
- Les Films du Losange, La Sept Cinéma
- Countries
- France
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Marie RivièreIsabelle
Béatrice RomandMagali
Alain LiboltGérald
Didier SandreÉtienne
Alexia PortalRosine
Aurélia AlcaïsÉmiliaTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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