

La Lectrice
1988-08-17 · 99 min · ★ 6.5
A young woman passionate about reading immerses herself in the adventures of a fictional character who makes reading her profession. As she explores different neighborhoods and wintertime Provence, her imagination blends with reality, revealing the mysteries behind each word.
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- Directors
- Michel Deville
- Production companies
- Ciné 5, Eléfilm, AAA Production, TSF Productions
- Countries
- France
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Miou-MiouConstance / Marie
Patrick Chesnaisle P.D.G.
Pierre Duxle magistrat
Régis RoyerEric
Brigitte Catillonla mère d'Éric
Marianne DenicourtBella B.
Clotilde de Bayserla mère de Coralie
Jean-Luc Bouttél'Inspecteur de police
Simon Einele Professeur d'hôpital
Maria de Medeirosl'infirmière muette
André Wilmsl'homme de la Rue Saint-Landry
María Casaresla veuve de Général
Bérangère BonvoisinLa mère de Joël
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