La Lectrice
Release Date: April 21st, 1989
R|1 hr. 40 min.
Plot Summary
Constance (Miou-Miou) reads a novel about a woman named Marie who reads to others for a living. In Constance's mind, she then turns into Marie, and suddenly has a host of clients. They include Eric (Régis Royer), an accident victim who wishes to hear poetry; a widow (Maria Casarès) with a thirst for politics; and a work-obsessed man (Patrick Chesnais) who wants to be aroused by erotica. As the reading of beloved and infamous texts goes on, reality and fantasy blend for Constance and her patrons.
Cast: Miou-Miou, Patrick Chesnais, Christian Ruche, Maria Casarès, Sylvie Laporte, Michael Raskine, Brigitte Catillon, Régis Royer
Director: Michel Deville
Genres: Romantic comedy
