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The Things of Life
🎬 Movie

The Things of Life

1970 · 89 min Drama Romance
7.1 / 10 · TMDB

The mind of Pierre Bérard, a successful middle-aged architect, is torn between his unstable present with Hélène, his younger lover, and his happy memories of the past with Catherine, his ex-wife; but his true destiny awaits him at a crossroads on his way to Rennes…

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

The film doesn't rush. It trusts the viewer — gives time to inhabit the characters, understand what's really happening. Direction here serves the actors rather than overwhelming them.

This film doesn't entertain — it speaks. If you're ready for that, it'll leave a mark. If not — it'll seem slow.

A good choice for those who value subtle direction and honest performance.

Director: Claude Sautet

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: Unhurried, on a weekday evening. Put down the phone, let the film work.

🎭 Cast

Michel Piccoli

Michel Piccoli

Pierre Bérard

Romy Schneider

Romy Schneider

Hélène

Lea Massari

Lea Massari

Catherine Bérard

Gérard Lartigau

Gérard Lartigau

Bertrand Bérard

Jean Bouise

Jean Bouise

François

Boby Lapointe

Boby Lapointe

The Livestock Truck Driver

Hervé Sand

Hervé Sand

The Truck Driver

Jacques Richard

Jacques Richard

The Male Nurse

Betty Beckers

Betty Beckers

The Female Hitchhiker

Dominique Zardi

Dominique Zardi

The Male Hitchhiker

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