State of Grace (1986 film)

State of Grace or L'État de Grace is a 1986 French drama romance film, directed by Jacques Rouffio.

State of Grace
Directed byJacques Rouffio
Written byJacques Rouffio
Jacques Kirsner
StarringNicole Garcia
Pierre Arditi
Sami Frey
Music byPhilippe Sarde
CinematographyDominique Chapuis
Edited byAnna Ruiz
Production
company
Mod Films
Séléna Audiovisuel
Distributed byMod Films
Release date
  • 24 December 1986 (1986-12-24)
Running time
90 min
CountryFrance
LanguageFrench
Box office$2.3 million[1]

Plot

The film is set in 1980s France during the early years of François Mitterrand's presidency. Florence Vannier-Buchet, a women's rights activist, is happily married to Protestant banker Jean-Marc Buchet who operates a major sporting goods company.

During a stormy meeting of the Conseil national du patronat français (CNPF; National Council of French Employers), she meets Antoine Lombard, the new Secretary of State for Universities and Socialist Activities, and elected member of the "pink wave." The two become involved in a passionate extramarital romance. They attempt to carry on their affair, fulfil their careers, all while seeking political change.

Cast

References
  1. "L\'Etat de grâce (1986)- JPBox-Office". jpbox-office.com.
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