The Things of Life 1970

Overview

The Things of Life is a 1970 drama and romance film that explores the life of a middle-aged architect named Pierre Bérard. The narrative focuses on a car accident experienced by Pierre and the events that occur both before and after this incident. As the story unfolds, the protagonist finds his mind torn between his unstable present relationship with his younger lover, Hélène, and his memories of the past spent with his ex-wife, Catherine. The film examines these personal conflicts as Pierre travels toward a crossroads on his way to Rennes, where his true destiny awaits him. Directed and produced in a style that captures these internal tensions, the production received the Louis Delluc Prize. Within France, the film recorded 2,959,682 admissions, making it the eighth highest-performing film of its time. The motion picture has a total runtime of one hour and twenty-nine minutes. It features actor Michel Piccoli in the lead role of the architect. The film remains a notable entry in the genre, reflecting on the complexities of human relationships and memory.