based on novel or book,dysfunctional family,dysfunctional marriage,cancer,doctor,pregnant teen,fear of death

Doctor Francoise Gailland (1976)

Poster for Doctor Francoise Gailland

Dr. Françoise Gailland has a hectic schedule, which causes her to have little time to spend with her family, which consists of her husband Gérard, her pregnant teenager daughter Élisabeth, and her sullen son Julien. However, she does manage to find the time to spend with her lover, Daniel Letessier. While her life in such disarray, she learns that she has cancer. Françoise tries to put a brave face on it, and is determined to face the life-threatening disease with courage.

Cast & Crew

Director
Jean-Louis Bertuccelli
  • Profile picture of Annie Girardot
    Françoise Gailland Annie Girardot
  • Profile picture of Jean-Pierre Cassel
    Daniel Letessier Jean-Pierre Cassel
  • Profile picture of Suzanne Flon
    Geneviève Liénard Suzanne Flon
  • Profile picture of Isabelle Huppert
    Élisabeth Gailland Isabelle Huppert
  • Profile picture of François Périer
    Gérard Gailland François Périer
  • Profile picture of Anouk Ferjac
    Fabienne Anouk Ferjac
  • Profile picture of William Coryn
    Julien Gailland William Coryn
  • Profile picture of Margo Lion
    'Mammy', Françoise's mother Margo Lion

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Keywords

  • based on novel or book
  • dysfunctional family
  • dysfunctional marriage
  • cancer
  • doctor
  • pregnant teen
  • fear of death