The Woman of My Life

Oct 8, 1986

1h 42m

★ 5.8

Overview

Simon, a famous violinist, sinks into alcoholism. He finds support from his lover, who is also the manager of the orchestra in which he plays. But is she really helping him or is she exploiting his dependence on her? A man who has been through the same experience as Simon, offers to help him...

Genres

Drama

Romance

Production Companies

Odessa Films

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Cast

Simon

Christophe Malavoy

Laura

Jane Birkin

Pierre

Jean-Louis Trintignant

Marion

Béatrice Agenin

Bernard

Andrzej Seweryn

Xavier

Didier Sandre

Sylvia

Dominique Blanc

Jacques, conductor

Jacques Mercier

Eloïse

Elsa Lunghini

Serge

Florent Pagny

Nathalie

Nada Strancar

Étienne

Jeremy Paris

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