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Une Affaire de Femmes (Story of Women) (1988)

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The women in this story are the customers of amateur abortionist Isabelle Huppert. The time is 1941, and the place is a Nazi-occupied French town. Struggling to survive, Huppert turns to illegally terminating unwanted pregnancies for a hefty fee. As her income increases, Huppert moves her family from their grimy surroundings to a posh apartment, sharing her digs with her new friend, prostitute Marie Trintignant. Completely seduced by her affluent lifestyle, Huppert ignores her shell-shocked

Unrated, 1 hr. 50 min.

Art House & International, Drama

Directed By: Claude Chabrol

Written By: Colo Tavernier O'Hagan, Claude Chabrol

In Theaters: Sep 1, 1988 Wide

On DVD: Jul 27, 2004

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Huppert's performance is riveting under Chabrol's keen direction.

May 16, 2009 Full Review Source: ColeSmithey.com

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Cole Smithey

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It's an interesting look at a tiny aspect of the French condition in WWII, but I had hoped for a more sweeping and insightful film from one of cinema's masters.

July 24, 2004 Full Review Source: Filmcritic.com

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Christopher Null

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An artfully done and disturbing film that raises questions about controversial social issues.

March 4, 2004 Full Review Source: Ozus' World Movie Reviews

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Dennis Schwartz

Ozus' World Movie Reviews

The gripping story of a true survivor.

January 19, 2004 Full Review Source: Spirituality and Practice

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Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat

Spirituality and Practice

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I admire Isabelle Huppert more and more as an actress with each film I see her in. Here she plays Marie Latour, one of the last women guillotined in France, for having performed illegal abortions. The subject is obviously a delicate one. Chabrol doesn't take sides though. The dark side of this woman is evident, she

September 3, 2008