woman director

Destroy, She Said (1969)

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In a secluded hotel circumscribed by a dense forest Max and Alissa Thor meet Stein and Elisabeth. Max, a professor of future history and an aspiring author, is immediately attracted to the brooding wife of industrialist Bernard Alione, Elisabeth, who is recovering from a miscarriage. Stein, a German Jew and potential writer, is infatuated by Alissa, Max's young wife and former student. During their sojourn the guests' identities gradually meld.

Cast & Crew

Director
Marguerite Duras
  • Profile picture of Catherine Sellers
    Elisabeth Alione Catherine Sellers
  • Profile picture of Michael Lonsdale
    Stein Michael Lonsdale
  • Profile picture of Henri Garcin
    Max Thor Henri Garcin
  • Profile picture of Nicole Hiss
    Alissa Nicole Hiss
  • Profile picture of Daniel Gélin
    Bernard Alione Daniel Gélin

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Keywords

  • woman director