
Story of Women
1988, Drama, 1h 50m
11 Reviews 1,000+ RatingsYou might also like
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Cast & Crew
Marie

Paul
Lulu, Lucie
Lucien
Ginette
Jasmine
Critic Reviews for Story of Women
All Critics (11) | Top Critics (1) | Fresh (9) | Rotten (2)
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What is Chabrol's message? He does not say. His film is as opaque as his character. Story of Women is a morality play without a conclusion.
January 1, 2000 | Rating: 2.5/4 | Full Review… -
...even during wartime, Chabrol argues, women have a right to live for themselves.
April 7, 2020 | Rating: 7/10 | Full Review… -
Neither Huppert nor the director pass any judgements on Marie's actions, nor does either shy away from her wartime imposed survivalist attitude to the world around her.
May 16, 2009 | Rating: A+ | Full Review… -
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July 5, 2005 | Rating: 4/5 -
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 | Rating: 3/5 -
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May 29, 2004 | Rating: 3/5
Audience Reviews for Story of Women
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Oct 24, 2012The Second World War continues to be a great source of film material and this is an important addition to that collection of film..albeit one that isn't overly compelling. A tiny conflict within a larger one.John B Super Reviewer
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Sep 03, 2008I 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 shows little or no concern for her clients and seemingly is only doing it to get as much money as possible out of it. But there is also a innocence to her, to do anything she can to provide the best for her children. Would make a great (though admittingly bleak) double feature with Vera Drake.Emily B Super Reviewer
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