LA DRÔLESSE

(THE HUSSY)
Jacques DOILLON
  • 2021
  • Cannes Classics
  • Restored prints

Twenty-something François collects boxes and bottles and resells them to shopkeepers. He lives with his insensitive mother and stepfather. Mado a 11-years old, outsider of her family because of the oddness in expressing her feelings gets kidnapped by François. He takes her to live with him in the attic of his parents’ home. Despite the circumstances, an increasingly comforting relationship evolves, and they begin to give each other some of their huge love… Based on a true story.

Directed by : Jacques DOILLON
Year of production: 1978
Country: France
Duration: 90

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Production

  • LES PRODUCTIONS DE LA GUÉVILLE

French Press

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International sales