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I Sent a Letter to My Love

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Middle-aged Louise (Simone Signoret) has spent her life looking after her disabled brother, Gilles (Jean Rochefort). Their only regular visitor is baker Yvette (Delphine Seyrig). Lonely and seeking romantic companionship, Louise places a personal ad in the newspaper. Unfortunately, the only response comes from her brother, but Louise decides to continue the correspondence as "Beatrice." Their letters grow increasingly devoted and romantic -- until Gilles asks to meet his pen pal.

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Naomi Dworkin Sojourner a beautifully done, surprisingly moving and intricate film. Aug 16, 2019 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Middle-aged Louise (Simone Signoret) has spent her life looking after her disabled brother, Gilles (Jean Rochefort). Their only regular visitor is baker Yvette (Delphine Seyrig). Lonely and seeking romantic companionship, Louise places a personal ad in the newspaper. Unfortunately, the only response comes from her brother, but Louise decides to continue the correspondence as "Beatrice." Their letters grow increasingly devoted and romantic -- until Gilles asks to meet his pen pal.
Director
Moshé Mizrahi
Producer
Lise Fayolles, Giorgio Silvagni
Rating
PG
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 36m