We Won't Grow Old Together (1972)

A husband and wife in a loveless marriage struggle to remain ignorant to their failed relationship.

Director:

Maurice Pialat

Writer:

Maurice Pialat (based on the novel by)

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

Jean has been married to Francoise for years, but his relationship with his wife has been all but over for a long time. She's hardly ever around, always traveling to Russia for work, and she drifts in and out of the film as well, reflecting the ephemeral nature of their marriage.

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Plot Keywords:

statement in title | woman wearing only a man's shirt | dysfunctional marriage | marriage problems | older husband younger wife relationship | 

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Genres:

Drama

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Certificate:

Not Rated

Details

Official Sites:

Official site [France]

Country:

France Italy

Language:

French

Release Date:

7 September 1972 (Italy)

Also Known As:

We Won't Grow Old Together

Box Office

Opening Weekend USA:

$1,016, 16 November 2012, Limited Release

Gross USA:

$14,104, 9 June 2013

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$1,676,979

Company Credits

Production Co:

Lido Films, Empire Films

Technical Specs

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color (Eastmancolor)

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Visa de contrôle cinématographique N° 38.823.

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Connections

Referenced in Suspiria 25th Anniversary (2001)

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Soundtracks

LA CREATION
("By thee with grace")
Franz 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

French director Maurice Pialat chronicled the end of a troubled relationship in his personal film 'We Won't Grow Old Together'.

It is hard to deny that for some narcissistic gonzos cinema is nothing less than a veritable personal fiefdom where any narcissist can shamelessly indulge in prolonged bouts of self-centeredness. It is with such a dangerous thought that one can recognize Maurice Pialat as the poster boy of this kind of explosive film making. His film 'We Won't Grow Old Together' bears too many marks of his repulsive personality that there would hardly be any viewers who would be in a healthy frame of mind to consider it as an entertaining film. Obnoxious behavior, lack of responsibility and hypocritical stance vis à vis male female relationship can be identified with ease in this film. Experienced French actors Jean Yanne and Marlène Jobert are the key reason to watch this long- métrage about a troubled relationship. They have worked too hard to portray the inner feelings of a difficult albeit creative director who was unable to strike a fine balance between his personal as well as professional life.