Life And Nothing But

– January, 1920. 350,000 French soldiers remain missing in action. Major Dellaplane tirelessly matches..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
7.50 / 10
Duration:
2 Hours and 15 Minutes
Release Year:
1989
Original Name:
La vie et rien d'autre
Life and Nothing But (1989) - Also known as La vie et rien d'autre

January, 1920. 350,000 French soldiers remain missing in action. Major Dellaplane tirelessly matches the dead and the wounded with families' descriptions. Honor and ethics drive him; he hates the idea of "the unknown soldier." Into his sector, looking for her husband, comes a haughty, politically connected Parisian, Madame Irène de Courtil. Brusquely, Dellaplane offers her 1/350,000th of his time, but as their paths cross and she sees his courage and resolve, feelings change. After he finds a surprising connection between her missing husband and a local teacher, Irène makes Dellaplane an offer. This man of action hesitates: has he missed his only chance?

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Release Date:

06 Sep 1989

Language:

French

MPAA Content-Rating:
PG – Parental Guidance Suggested

Some material may not be suitable for children. Parents urged to give "parental guidance". May contain some material parents might not like for their young children.

Director:

Bertrand Tavernier

Writer:

Jean Cosmos (scenario & adaptation), Bertrand Tavernier (scenario & adaptation), Jean Cosmos (dialogue)

Main Actors:

Philippe Noiret, Sabine Azéma, Pascale Vignal, Maurice Barrier

Plot:

January, 1920. 350,000 French soldiers remain missing in action. Major Dellaplane tirelessly matches the dead and the wounded with families' descriptions. Honor and ethics drive him; he hates the idea of "the unknown soldier." Into his sector, looking for her husband, comes a haughty, politically connected Parisian, Madame Irène de Courtil. Brusquely, Dellaplane offers her 1/350,000th of his time, but as their paths cross and she sees his courage and resolve, feelings change. After he finds a surprising connection between her missing husband and a local teacher, Irène makes Dellaplane an offer. This man of action hesitates: has he missed his only chance?

Awards:

Won 1 BAFTA Film Award. Another 8 wins & 14 nominations.

Production:

CNC

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
7.5/10