Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
Jean-Pierre Marielle | ... | Dr. Rene | |
Hippolyte Girardot | ... | Victor | |
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Sandra Extercatte | ... | Yvonne (as Sandra Majani) |
Richard Bohringer | ... | Yvonne's Uncle | |
Paul Guers | ... | Daniel | |
Corinne Marchand | ... | Tilleuls Patron | |
Philippe Magnan | ... | Pulli | |
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Claude Derepp | ... | Roger Fossorie |
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Claude Aufaure | ... | Spaniel Headed Man |
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Isabelle Tinard | ... | Tounette |
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Luc Palun | ... | Jacky |
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Didier Lafaye | ... | Concierge at the Hermitage |
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Louis-Marie Audubert | ... | Singer |
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Marie Cosnay | ... | Avenir Barmaid |
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Jean-Paul Nicolaï | ... | Diiscontented Neighbour |
Summer on Lake Geneva in the '50s finds Girardot's would-be writer hiding out from military service and the Algerian War. For a youthful wastrel of enigmatic means, the holiday atmosphere keeps the rest of the world at bay, perfectly setting the scene for a moment of sensual adventure when into his life walks glacial beauty Yvonne (Majani), and fez-wearing associate, the mysterious Dr Meinthe (Marielle). Erotic fascination and a giddy whirl of socialising fill the days that follow, all of it undercut by the realisation of life's fleeting evanescence. Written by Time Out
1958 and the summer of secrets haunt Victor as his memories dwell into the lustful past of Yvonne's passion. They are accompanied by the eccentric gay Doctor and all together they hide secrets. Director Leconte never reveals in detail the meaning of their secrets but hints on them, allowing the viewer to work that little bit harder. The main interest is the sexual passion the camera has with beautiful Yvonne, a woman of leisure that distracts Victor and the viewer.