Movie

Les Mots pour le dire

★ 6.7(3)19831h 32m

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Good to know

Director: José Pinheiro
Release date: 1983-10-12
Runtime: 1h 32m
Language: French
Status: Released
Country: France
Studio: Stéphan Films

About Les Mots pour le dire

Les Mots pour le dire is a 1983 movie in the Comedy and Drama genres, directed by José Pinheiro, starring Nicole Garcia, Marie-Christine Barrault and Daniel Mesguich. It has a runtime of 1 hour 32 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.7/10 from 3 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Les Mots pour le dire in France — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

A psychological drama that details the tormented relationship between Marie and her mother, stemming from Marie's childhood on their estate in Algeria. The mother, Eliane had lost a child before Marie was born and was consumed with hatred for her husband who was carrying tuberculosis and may have been the cause of the child's death. That hatred was never resolved, and Marie grew up in a bitter and strained household. As both women grow older, Marie marries and raises a family while her mother sinks ever deeper into anger, frustration, poverty, and isolated despair. She vents her destructive emotions on her daughter and is completely resistant to her daughter's attempts to help her, to make her life better.

Cast

Nicole Garcia

Marie Saint-Jean

Marie-Christine Barrault

Eliane Saint-Jean

Daniel Mesguich

Psychoanalyst

Claude Rich

Guillaume Talbiac

Jean-Luc Boutté

François

Michèle Baumgartner

Michèle

Jean-Louis Foulquier

Bertheas

Robin Renucci

Marie's father

Céline Blanc-Potard

Jeanne

Violaine Gonce

Marie, child

Denise Noël

Nurse

Bernard Montagner

Intern

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Les Mots pour le dire in France?+

Les Mots pour le dire is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in France. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Les Mots pour le dire on Netflix?+

Les Mots pour le dire is not on Netflix in France right now.

How long is Les Mots pour le dire?+

Les Mots pour le dire has a runtime of 1 hour 32 minutes (92 minutes).

Who stars in Les Mots pour le dire?+

Les Mots pour le dire stars Nicole Garcia, Marie-Christine Barrault, Daniel Mesguich, Claude Rich and Jean-Luc Boutté.

When did Les Mots pour le dire come out?+

Les Mots pour le dire is a 1983 movie directed by José Pinheiro.

What genre is Les Mots pour le dire?+

Les Mots pour le dire is Comedy and Drama film.

Who directed Les Mots pour le dire?+

Les Mots pour le dire was directed by José Pinheiro.