Story of Women (Une Affaire de Femmes) (1989)
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Movie Info
Cast
as Marie
as Lulu/Lucie
as Lucien
as Paul
as Attorney Mourier
as Jasmine
as Ginette
as Fernande
as Mr Mourier
as Judge Fillon
as Judge
Critic Reviews for Story of Women (Une Affaire de Femmes)
All Critics (10) | Top Critics (1) | Fresh (8) | Rotten (2)
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.
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.
An artfully done and disturbing film that raises questions about controversial social issues.
The gripping story of a true survivor.
Audience Reviews for Story of Women (Une Affaire de Femmes)
The 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.
Super Reviewer
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 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.
Super Reviewer
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