Doctor Francoise Gailland
Dr. Françoise Gailland has a hectic schedule, which causes her to have little time to spend with her family, which consists of her husband Gérard, her pregnant teenager daughter Élisabeth, and her sullen son Julien. However, she does manage to find the time to spend with her lover, Daniel Letessier. While her life in such disarray, she learns that she has cancer. Françoise tries to put a brave face on it, and is determined to face the life-threatening disease with courage.
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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | Docteur Françoise Gailland |
| Year | 1976 |
| Country | France |
| Genre | Drama, Romance |
| Director | Jean-Louis Bertuccelli |
| Runtime | 100 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 5.1/10 (18 votes) |
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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: Jean-Louis Bertuccelli
— MovieFinder Editorial
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Viewing atmosphere: Unhurried, on a weekday evening. Put down the phone, let the film work.
🎭 Cast
Annie Girardot
Françoise Gailland
Jean-Pierre Cassel
Daniel Letessier
Suzanne Flon
Geneviève Liénard
Isabelle Huppert
Élisabeth Gailland
François Périer
Gérard Gailland
Anouk Ferjac
Fabienne
William Coryn
Julien Gailland
Margo Lion
'Mammy', Françoise's mother
Jenny Clève
Denise Fourcade
Josephine Chaplin
Hélène Varèse
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