The Lacemaker (1977)

05/25/1977 (DE) • 1h 47m

Drama, Romance

Overview

Pomme is a meek and mild French beautician whose life takes a fateful turn during a vacation to Normandy. She becomes the lover of middle-class literature-student François. The relationship sours when François takes her home to meet his parents, thanks in no small part to their differing social backgrounds.

Top Billed Cast

Isabelle Huppert

Beatrice 'Pomme'

Yves Beneyton

François Béligné

Annemarie Düringer

Pomme’s mother

Monique Chaumette

Mrs. Béligné

Jean Obé

Mr. Béligné


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Status

Released

Original Language

French

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

normandy, france

social class

beautician

classism

mismatched relationship

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