Movie

Life Is Not a Novel

★ 7.5(2)19931h 26m

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Good to know

Director: François Bouvier
Release date: 1993-09-24
Runtime: 1h 26m
Language: French
Status: Released
Country: Canada
Studio: Les Productions du lundi matin

About Life Is Not a Novel

Life Is Not a Novel is a 1993 movie in the Drama genre, directed by François Bouvier, starring Gilbert Sicotte, Marie Tifo and Marc Messier. It has a runtime of 1 hour 26 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.5/10 from 2 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Life Is Not a Novel in Switzerland — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Her publisher forces Marianne to rewrite the manuscript of a novel she wrote and burned in a fit of anguish. Her obsession with her story where the characters she creates murder her own husband becomes overwhelming. She comes to believe he is leading a double life and she imagines the worst. As a matter of fact, her husband Robert is leading a double life: every day, at noon, for a year, he has locked himself up in a small hotel room to also write a novel.

Cast

Gilbert Sicotte

Robert

Marie Tifo

Marianne

Marc Messier

Gérald

Louise Deslières

Céline

Jean-Marc Parent

Roch

Raymond Cloutier

Bertrand

Suzanne Garceau

Libraire

James Hyndman

Charles

Bernadette Li

Lylyl

Hank Hum

Patron du restaurant chinois

Jean-Marie Da Silva

Vendeur de pawnshop

Michel Frenette

Accordéoniste

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Life Is Not a Novel in Switzerland?+

Life Is Not a Novel is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Switzerland. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Life Is Not a Novel on Netflix?+

Life Is Not a Novel is not on Netflix in Switzerland right now.

How long is Life Is Not a Novel?+

Life Is Not a Novel has a runtime of 1 hour 26 minutes (86 minutes).

Who stars in Life Is Not a Novel?+

Life Is Not a Novel stars Gilbert Sicotte, Marie Tifo, Marc Messier, Louise Deslières and Jean-Marc Parent.

When did Life Is Not a Novel come out?+

Life Is Not a Novel is a 1993 movie directed by François Bouvier.

What genre is Life Is Not a Novel?+

Life Is Not a Novel is Drama film.

Who directed Life Is Not a Novel?+

Life Is Not a Novel was directed by François Bouvier.