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| Anouk Aimée | ... | Anne Gauthier | |
| Jean-Louis Trintignant | ... | Jean-Louis Duroc (as Jean Louis Trintignant) | |
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Pierre Barouh | ... | Pierre Gauthier |
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Valérie Lagrange | ... | Valerie Duroc |
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Antoine Sire | ... | Antoine Duroc (as Antoine) |
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Souad Amidou | ... | Françoise Gauthier (as Souad) |
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Henri Chemin | ... | Jean-Louis' Codriver |
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Yane Barry | ... | Mistress of Jean-Louis |
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Paul Le Person | ... | Garage Man |
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Simone Paris | ... | Head Mistress |
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Gérard Sire | ... | Announcer |
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A man and a woman meet by accident on a Sunday evening at their children's boarding school. Slowly the widower and widow reveal themselves to each other, with each revelation hidden by a misperception. They become closer and closer, until she reveals that she can't have a lover because her husband's memory is still far too strong. Much of the film is told wordlessly in actions or through hearing each person's thoughts. Written by John Vogel <jlvogel@comcast.net>
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Country:
FranceRelease Date:
12 July 1966 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
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Music by Baden Powell
Lyrics by Vinicius de Moraes
French lyrics by Pierre Barouh
Performed by Pierre Barouh
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The black and white part was not intended for artistic purpose but due to a lack of money. Lelouch could not afford having all the film developed in color. See more »Quotes
Jean-Louis Duroc: Some Sundays start well and end badly. It's hard to believe- It's crazy to refuse happiness. If I had to go through this again, What would I do? Is there anything else I could do? To see her for months on end as a pal. What happens? You end up being pals, maybe. She wired, 'I love you.' Admit it boy, you just don't understand women.See more »
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Samba SaravahMusic by Baden Powell
Lyrics by Vinicius de Moraes
French lyrics by Pierre Barouh
Performed by Pierre Barouh
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This film moved me as a 21-year-old college student with almost no experience in romance, relationships, etc. It has remained a favorite for 34 years now. I think as highly of it with many experiences in life and love as I did with none. It is simply excellent.