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🎬 Movie

A Simple Story

1978 · 107 min Drama Romance
5.9 / 10 · TMDB

A middle-aged woman leaves her partner and drifts back to her ex-husband, while the lives of her middle class friends intersect with her own.

📋 Film Details

Original Title Une Histoire Simple
Year 1978
Country France
Genre Drama, Romance
Director Claude Sautet
Runtime 107 min.
Rating TMDB: 5.9/10 (55 votes)

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

The film lives at the rhythm of everyday life — and that's its strength. No cinema about 'big events,' just about how people live, make mistakes, and understand themselves.

Worth watching for the performances and the sincerity. If you're waiting for events — there aren't many. If you're waiting for feeling — it's there.

For those looking for film about people, not events. If you need action — look elsewhere.

Director: Claude Sautet

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: When you're in the mood for a conversation about life. With a partner or friend you can trust.

🎭 Cast

Romy Schneider

Romy Schneider

Marie

Bruno Cremer

Bruno Cremer

Georges

Claude Brasseur

Claude Brasseur

Serge

Arlette Bonnard

Arlette Bonnard

Gabrielle

Sophie Daumier

Sophie Daumier

Esther

Éva Darlan

Éva Darlan

Anna

Jacques Sereys

Jacques Sereys

Charles

Madeleine Robinson

Madeleine Robinson

La mère

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Yves Knapp

Martin

Pierre Semmler

Pierre Semmler

Patrick

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