

Oh, Woe Is Me
1993-09-08 · 84 min · ★ 6.3
This complex allegorical tale tells the story of man’s quest for spiritual meaning. When God enters the body of 1980s filmmaker Simon Donnadieu, his wife Rachel realizes that something has gone awry, but chooses to remain faithful to her erratically-behaving husband.
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- Directors
- Jean-Luc Godard
- Production companies
- Les Films Alain Sarde, Vega Film, Périphéria, TSR
- Countries
- France, Switzerland
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Gérard DepardieuSimon Donnadieu
Laurence MasliahRachel Donnadieu
Bernard VerleyAbraham Klimt
Aude AmiotAude Amiel, a Student
Roland BlancheDrawing Teacher / Bookseller
Marc BettonDoctor
François GermondShepherd
Jean-Louis LocaMax Mercure
Anny RomandShepherd's Wife
Monique CouturierOld Servant
Benjamin KraatzBenjamin
Jérôme PradonMiguel
Jean-Pierre MiquelOther ShepherdTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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