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The Lacemaker

1519771h 47mClaude Goretta
IMDb 7.4 · Rotten Tomatoes 86%

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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.

DramaRomance
Normandy, FranceSocial ClassBeauticianClassismMismatched Relationship

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What is The Lacemaker (1977) about?

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.

Who stars in The Lacemaker?

The Lacemaker stars Isabelle Huppert (Beatrice 'Pomme'), Yves Beneyton (François Béligné), Florence Giorgetti (Marylène), Renate Schroeter (Marianne), Annemarie Düringer (Pomme’s mother). The film was directed by Claude Goretta.

How long is The Lacemaker?

The Lacemaker has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1977. It is rated 15.

Is The Lacemaker worth watching?

The Lacemaker holds an IMDb rating of 7.4/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 86. Fans of Drama, Romance are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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