Nous ne vieillirons pas ensemble (1972)

Director:

Maurice Pialat

Writers:

Maurice Pialat (based on the novel by), Maurice Pialat

Stars:

Marlène Jobert, Jean Yanne, Christine Fabréga

1 win & 1 nomination.

Cast

Complete credited cast:
Marlène Jobert	...	Catherine
Jean Yanne	...	Jean
Christine Fabréga	...	Mère de Catherine
Patricia Pierangeli	...	Annie
Jacques Galland	...	Père de Catherine
Maurice Risch	...	Michel
Harry-Max	...	Père de Jean
Muse Dalbray	...	La grand-mère de Catherine
Macha Méril	...	Françoise

Storyline

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Plot Keywords:

husband wife relationship | reconciliation | older husband younger wife relationship | relationship problems | france | 

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Genres:

Drama

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Details

Official Sites:

Official site [fr]

Country:

France Italy

Language:

French

Release Date:

9 May 1972 (France)

Also Known As:

We Won't Grow Old Together

Box Office

Opening Weekend:

$1,016 (USA) (16 November 2012)

Gross:

$12,056 (USA) (16 November 2012)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Gaumont, Lido Films, Empire Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

115 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color (Eastmancolor)

Did You Know?

Connections

References Psycho (1960)

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Soundtracks

"LA CREATION"
("By thee with grace")
Joseph Haydn (as Haydn)
Musica AEterna
direction Frederic Waldman
DECCA 410 002
Soprano: Judith Raskin (uncredited)
Tenor: John McCollum (uncredited)
Bass: Chester Watson (uncredited)

User Reviews

"Uncommonly realistic and naturalistic love story..."

This French romantic drama adapted from a novel written by auteur director Maurice Pialat himself, tells the story about a turbulent and passionate relationship between a man named Jean and a woman named Catherine.

Maurice Pialat's second feature film "We Won't Grow Old Together" is an uncommonly realistic and naturalistic love story, driven by it's arduous narrative, fierce dialog and varied pace. As the story unfolds, Maurice Pialat moves closer and closer into the minds of the main characters, and with his expressive screenplay and acute camera work, he gives an in-depth and meticulous examination of a romantic relationship between a middle aged couple which is interpreted with authenticity and emotional endurance by Jean Yanne and Marlène Jobert. Like Ingmar Bergman, Mike Nichols, Lindsay Anderson and John Cassavetes, Maurice Pialat reaches a level of realism, intensity and honesty which is admirable to watch. This semi-autobiographical tour-de-force is a rigorous study of character. Recommended for those interested in auteur directors, French cinema, cinema history or romantic dramas from any period. The kind of movie that immediately captures the viewer.