normandy, france,social class,beautician,classism,mismatched relationship

The Lacemaker (1977)

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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.

Cast & Crew

Director
Claude Goretta
  • Profile picture of Isabelle Huppert
    Beatrice 'Pomme' Isabelle Huppert
  • Profile picture of Yves Beneyton
    François Béligné Yves Beneyton
  • Profile picture of Florence Giorgetti
    Marylène Florence Giorgetti
  • Profile picture of Renate Schroeter
    Marianne Renate Schroeter
  • Profile picture of Annemarie Düringer
    Pomme’s mother Annemarie Düringer
  • Profile picture of Michel de Ré
    Painter Michel de Ré
  • Profile picture of Monique Chaumette
    Mrs. Béligné Monique Chaumette
  • Profile picture of Jean Obé
    Mr. Béligné Jean Obé

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Keywords

  • normandy, france
  • social class
  • beautician
  • classism
  • mismatched relationship