La Lectrice 1988
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 99 minutes
- Director
- Michel Deville
- Networks
- Ciné 5, Eléfilm, AAA Production
- Where to Stream
- Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
What is La Lectrice?
Topic: Film "La Lectrice" (1988). Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1988
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 99 minutes
- Release date
- Aug 17, 1988
- Original language
- FR
- Origin
- France
- Studios
- Ciné 5, Eléfilm, AAA Production
- Genres
- Comedy, Drama
- Updated
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- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.5/10 from 44 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~99 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- Ciné 5, Eléfilm, AAA Production
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Topic: Film "La Lectrice" (1988).
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
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Language: English.
Title: La Lectrice (also known as The Reader).
Year: 1988.
Genre: Comedy and Drama.
Director: Michel Deville.
Origin: French film.
Runtime: 1h 39m.
Based on: Raymond Jean's novel "La Lectrice".
Plot: A young woman passionate about reading immerses herself in the adventures of a fictional character who makes reading her profession. She explores different neighborhoods and wintertime Provence, where her imagination blends with reality.
Specific Plot Detail: Constance (played by Miou-Miou) reads the novel aloud in bed to her lover. The story is inspired by Marie, a woman who advertises her services as a reader.
Cast: Miou-Miou, Christian Ruché, Sylvie Laporte, Michel Raskine, Patrick Chesnais.
Awards/Nominations: Won the Louis Delluc Prize. Nominated for nine César Awards, including Best
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La Lectrice holds a community rating of 6.5/10 based on 44 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Comedy, Drama for fans of the genre.
How long is the movie La Lectrice and when was it released?
La Lectrice is a feature film with a runtime of 99 minutes. It was released in 1988. Release status: Released.
Who directed La Lectrice?
La Lectrice was directed by Michel Deville.
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