The Woman Next Door
– Madame Jouve, the narrator, tells the tragedy of Bernard and Mathilde. Bernard was living happily wi..
Madame Jouve, the narrator, tells the tragedy of Bernard and Mathilde. Bernard was living happily with his wife Arlette and his son Thomas. One day, a couple, Philippe and Mathilde Bauchard, moves into the next house. This is the accidental reunion of Bernard and Mathilde, who had a passionate love affair years ago. The relationship revives... A somber study of human feelings.
30 Sep 1981
French
Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian. Contains some adult material. Parents are urged to learn more about the film before taking their young children with them.
François Truffaut
François Truffaut (original scenario), Suzanne Schiffman (original scenario), Jean Aurel (original scenario)
Gérard Depardieu, Fanny Ardant, Henri Garcin, Michèle Baumgartner
Madame Jouve, the narrator, tells the tragedy of Bernard and Mathilde. Bernard was living happily with his wife Arlette and his son Thomas. One day, a couple, Philippe and Mathilde Bauchard, moves into the next house. This is the accidental reunion of Bernard and Mathilde, who had a passionate love affair years ago. The relationship revives... A somber study of human feelings.
2 wins & 4 nominations.
Criterion Collection