The Reader
La lectrice
1988, Film, 98 min, Comedy, Drama, French, France, MoviePedia score 66
A young woman passionate about reading immerses herself in the adventures of a fictional character who makes reading her profession. As she explores different neighborhoods and wintertime Provence, her imagination blends with reality, revealing the mysteries behind each word.
Directed by Michel Deville
Cast
- Miou-Miou as Marie
- Christian Ruché as Philippe
- Sylvie Laporte as Françoise
- Michel Raskine as L'homme de l'agence
- Brigitte Catillon as La mère d'Éric
- Régis Royer as Éric
- Simon Eine as Le professeur d'hôpital
- Christian Blanc as Le vieux maître de Marie
- Marianne Denicourt as Bella
- María Casares as La veuve du général
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