The Baker's Wife 1938
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 133 minutes
- Director
- Marcel Pagnol
- Network
- Les Films Marcel Pagnol
- Where to Stream
- Criterion Channel
What is The Baker's Wife?
Topic: Film "The Baker's Wife" (1938). Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1938
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 133 minutes
- Release date
- Sep 7, 1938
- Original language
- FR
- Origin
- France
- Studios
- Les Films Marcel Pagnol
- Genres
- Comedy, Drama
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 7.3/10 from 102 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~133 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Network
- Les Films Marcel Pagnol
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Title: The Baker's Wife (French: La femme du boulanger).
Year: 1938.
Genre: Comedy and Drama / French comedic drama.
Director: Marcel Pagnol.
Cast: Raimu, Ginette Leclerc, Fernand Charpin.
Setting: A little Provencal village.
Plot:
Aimable is a new baker who settles in the village.
His wife, Aurelie, is beautiful and much younger than him.
Aurelie departs with a shepherd the night after Aimable produces his first breads.
Aimable is so afflicted he cannot work anymore.
Villagers initially laughed at his cuckoldry but take it seriously because they want the bread.
Villagers organize a plan to find Aurelie and bring her back to the bakery.
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“A gripping exploration of comedy and drama that commands attention through bold storytelling and immersive performances.”
- Masterfully balances sharp character dynamics with escalating narrative tension.
- High production value and confident direction keep each chapter visually arresting.
- Rich thematic depth offers plenty of reward for attentive viewers.
- Deliberate pacing requires patient investment before the overarching mystery unravels.
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Is The Baker's Wife worth watching?
The Baker's Wife holds a community rating of 7.3/10 based on 102 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Comedy, Drama for fans of the genre.
How long is the movie The Baker's Wife and when was it released?
The Baker's Wife is a feature film with a runtime of 133 minutes. It was released in 1938. Release status: Released.
Who directed The Baker's Wife?
The Baker's Wife was directed by Marcel Pagnol.
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