La Femme publique (1984) Directed by Andrzej Zulawski
Drama
aka: The Public Woman
Film Synopsis
Despite her modest background and inexperience, Ethel is determined to become an actress.
She auditions for a part in a film to be directed by Lucas Kesling, a prominent German
filmmaker. Ethel is given a part in the film, but she soon realises that she may
not live up to Kesling's expectations...
Script: Andrzej Zulawski, Dominique Garnier (novel)
Cinematographer: Sacha Vierny
Music: Alain Wisniak
Cast: Valérie Kaprisky (Ethel),
Francis Huster (Lucas Kessling),
Lambert Wilson (Milan Mliska),
Patrick Bauchau (Le père d'Ethel),
Giselle Pascal (Gertrude),
Roger Dumas (André, le photographe),
Diane Delor (Elena Mliska),
Jean-Paul Farré (Pierre),
Olivier Achard (Le premier assistant réalisateur),
Yveline Ailhaud (Rachel),
Michel Albertini (Maurice),
Marianne Basler (Une jeune anarchiste),
Nathalie Bécue (L'habilleuse),
Lucas Belvaux (François),
René Bériard (Mgr Shlapas),
Marc Berman (Un conspirateur),
Julien Bukowski (Un automobiliste),
Michael Goldman (Le producteur),
Andrzej Jaroszewicz (L'opérateur),
Sylvie Le Pennuen (La maquilleuse)
Country: France
Language: French
Support: Color
Runtime: 113 min
Aka:The Public Woman
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