Judith Therpauve
Judith Therpauve is a French drama film directed by Patrice Chéreau.
| Judith Therpauve | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Patrice Chéreau |
| Produced by | Alfred de Graff Léon Jerusalmi Rafaël Najar Robert Paillardon Olivier Thual Liliane Weinstadt |
| Written by | Patrice Chéreau Georges Conchon |
| Starring | Simone Signoret |
| Cinematography | Pierre Lhomme |
| Edited by | Françoise Bonnot |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | Gaumont |
Release date | October 6, 1978 |
Running time | 125 minutes |
| Language | French |
| Box office | $1.4 million[1] |
Plot
Therpauve Judith, who was "Queen" in the days of the Resistance is asked by his former friends, as she co-owners of the regional newspaper "The Free Republic" to take charge of the daily, is wrong. She quickly realizes that the poor financial health of the newspaper is orchestrated by a businessman who wants to buy it back at a low price. Judith manages to drive up sales, but unfair maneuvers succeed and forced to sell. Little support from his staff, feeling useless and alone, she commits suicide.
Cast
- Simone Signoret : Judith Therpauve
- Philippe Léotard : Jean-Pierre Maurier
- Robert Manuel : Droz
- François Simon : Claude Hirsch-Balland
- Daniel Lecourtois : Desfraizeaux
- László Szabó : Lepage
- Daniel Schmid : Jean
- Bernard-Pierre Donnadieu : Laindreaux
- Marcel Imhoff : Pierre Damien
- Jean Rougeul : Genty
- Alain David : Louis
- Jean Rougerie : Fournol
- Hermine Karagheuz : Nicole
- Gérard Dournel : Lecacheux
- Jean Berger : Marc Loussier
- Laurence Bourdil : Marianne
- Marie-Paule André : Jeanne
- Anne Delbée : Gisèle
- Fabienne Arel : Sonia
- Philippe Castelli : The Bailiff
Accolades
| Year | Award | Category | Recipient | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | César Awards | César Award for Best Cinematography | Pierre Lhomme | Nominated |
| César Award for Best Sound | Harald Maury | Nominated | ||
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