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The Woman Who Drinks

2001 1h 31m Drama List
Reviews 82% Audience Score 100+ Ratings
In the 1930s, 18-year-old factory worker Paulette (Elise Guilbault) begins an affair with Belley (Michel Forget), a wealthy married man. However, she soon tires of being comfortably taken care of but hidden away and marries insurance salesman Frank (Luc Picard) -- who proves to be a callous and unfaithful husband. His infidelities continue even after Paulette gives birth to their son, driving her to an affair of her own. After Frank abandons the family, Paulette's drinking increases heavily. Read More Read Less

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Audience Member really good, a bit depressing Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/31/23 Full Review Audience Member Un très bon film joué avec brio par Élise Gilbault. Le filme raconte comment une femme a tout perdu à cause de l'alcool. Intéressant, mais dur. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/14/23 Full Review Audience Member Élise Guilbault est d'une justesse incommensurable dans ce drame sans tambours ni trompettes, qui s'avance avec une blessure en filigrane. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/18/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis In the 1930s, 18-year-old factory worker Paulette (Elise Guilbault) begins an affair with Belley (Michel Forget), a wealthy married man. However, she soon tires of being comfortably taken care of but hidden away and marries insurance salesman Frank (Luc Picard) -- who proves to be a callous and unfaithful husband. His infidelities continue even after Paulette gives birth to their son, driving her to an affair of her own. After Frank abandons the family, Paulette's drinking increases heavily.
Director
Bernard Émond
Producer
Bernadette Payeur
Screenwriter
Bernard Émond
Genre
Drama
Original Language
Canadian French
Box Office (Gross USA)
$52.5K
Runtime
1h 31m