M comme Mathieu (1973) Directed by Jean-François Adam
Drama
Film Synopsis
On leaving a rest home after a period of convalescence, Mathieu becomes
increasing withdrawn and ceases to take any interest in his wife and
son. He begins an intense love affair with another woman, who,
bizarrely, is the exact double of his wife. Before he knows it,
Mathieu finds himself straddling two worlds, one real, the other
imaginary...
Cast:Sami Frey (Mathieu),
Brigitte Fossey (Jeanne),
Bulle Ogier (L'étudiante du café),
Roland Dubillard (Le voisin),
Laurent Mirouze (Mathieu, le fils)
Country: France
Language: French
Support: Color
Runtime: 100 min
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