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The Lacemaker (La Dentelliere) (1977)

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Release Date: Jan 1, 1977 Wide

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The internationally produced The Lacemaker (La Dentelliere) stars Isabelle Huppert as Pomme, a meek and mild French beautician whose life takes a fateful turn during a vacation to Normandy. Here Huppert becomes the lover of middle-class literature-student Francois (Yves Beneyton). The relationship sours when Francois takes her home to meet his parents, thanks in no small part to their differing social backgrounds. The Lacemaker was the film that solidified the stardom of Isabelle Huppert; she

Unrated, 1 hr. 50 min.

Art House & International, Drama

Directed By: Claude Goretta

In Theaters: Jan 1, 1977 Wide

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Cast

Isabelle Huppert
Beatrice "Pomme"
Yves Beneyton
Francois
Florence Giorgetti
Marylene
Annemarie D�ringer
Beatrice's Mother
Michel de R�
Painter
Sabine Az�ma
Corinne
Christian Baltauss
Gerard
Monique Chaumette
Francois' mother
Gilberte Geniat
Jean Obe
Francois' Father
Odile Poisson
Cashier
Rebecca Potok
Renata Schroeter
Francois' girlfriend, M...
Rosina Rochette
Lucienne Legrand

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Isabelle!

November 28, 2008 Comment

Cole Smithey

ColeSmithey.com

Isabelle Huppert's performance as a prety, tongue-tied girl who can't verbally express her feelings is the best reason to see this French film.

January 23, 2004 Full Review Source: Spirituality and Practice

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Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat

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One of the most poignant films I have ever seen. I felt actually heart-broken.

January 1, 2011

Elizabeth Bell

Somewhat dated - Huppert before she became a saint and Goretta deserved a statue

December 24, 2010

Rene Ceulen

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