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The Things of Life
The mind of Pierre Bérard, a successful middle-aged architect, is torn between his unstable present with Hélène, his younger lover, and his happy memories of the past with Catherine, his ex-wife; but his true destiny awaits him at a crossroads on his way to Rennes…
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The Things of Life opened in theaters August 31, 1970. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.
Synopsis
The mind of Pierre Bérard, a successful middle-aged architect, is torn between his unstable present with Hélène, his younger lover, and his happy memories of the past with Catherine, his ex-wife; but his true destiny awaits him at a crossroads on his way to Rennes…
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Cast
Michel PiccoliPierre Bérard
Romy SchneiderHélène
Lea MassariCatherine Bérard
Gérard LartigauBertrand Bérard
Jean BouiseFrançois
Boby LapointeThe Livestock Truck Driver
Hervé SandThe Truck Driver
Jacques RichardThe Male NurseCredits
- Directed by
- Claude Sautet
- Written by
- Claude Sautet, Jean-Loup Dabadie, Paul Guimard, Paul Guimard
Production details
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- French
- Original title
- Les Choses de la vie
Production
Lira FilmsFrance- Sonocam
- Fida CinematograficaItaly