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La Lectrice
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La Lectrice

1988-08-17 · 99 min · ★ 6.5

Comedy · Drama

A young woman passionate about reading immerses herself in the adventures of a fictional character who makes reading her profession. As she explores different neighborhoods and wintertime Provence, her imagination blends with reality, revealing the mysteries behind each word.

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Directors
Michel Deville
Production companies
Ciné 5, Eléfilm, AAA Production, TSF Productions
Countries
France
Status
Released

Top Cast

Miou-MiouMiou-MiouConstance / Marie
Patrick ChesnaisPatrick Chesnaisle P.D.G.
Pierre DuxPierre Duxle magistrat
Régis RoyerRégis RoyerEric
Christian RuchéJean/Philippe
Brigitte CatillonBrigitte Catillonla mère d'Éric
Marianne DenicourtMarianne DenicourtBella B.
Charlotte FarranCoralie
Clotilde de BayserClotilde de Bayserla mère de Coralie
Jean-Luc BouttéJean-Luc Bouttél'Inspecteur de police
Simon EineSimon Einele Professeur d'hôpital
Maria de MedeirosMaria de Medeirosl'infirmière muette
André WilmsAndré Wilmsl'homme de la Rue Saint-Landry
María CasaresMaría Casaresla veuve de Général
Bérangère BonvoisinBérangère BonvoisinLa mère de Joël
Sylvie LaporteSylvie Laportel’amie de la lectrice

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