The Woman Next Door (1981)
La femme d'à côté (original title)Reference View | Change View
- R
- 1h 46min
- Drama, Romance
- 30 Sep 1981 (France)
- Movie
Two ex-lovers wind up living next door to each other with their respective spouses. Forbidden passions ensue.
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Awards:
- 2 wins & 6 nominations.
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| Gérard Depardieu | ... |
Bernard
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| Fanny Ardant | ... |
Mathilde
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| Henri Garcin | ... |
Philippe
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Michèle Baumgartner | ... |
Arlette
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| Roger Van Hool | ... |
Roland
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Véronique Silver | ... |
Odile
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Philippe Morier-Genoud | ... |
Doctor
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Olivier Becquaert | ... |
Thomas Coudray
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Nicole Vauthier |
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Muriel Combe |
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Catherine Crassac | ... |
Woman in the Hotel's Staircase (uncredited)
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Jacques Preisach | ... |
Man in the Hotel's Staircase (uncredited)
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Roland Thénot | ... |
Estate Agent (uncredited)
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Directed by
| François Truffaut | ||
Written by
| François Truffaut | ... | (written by) & |
| Suzanne Schiffman | ... | (written by) and |
| Jean Aurel | ... | (written by) |
Produced by
| François Truffaut | ... | producer |
Music by
| Georges Delerue | ||
Cinematography by
| William Lubtchansky | ||
Editing by
| Martine Barraqué | ||
Editorial Department
| Marie-Aimée Debril | ... | assistant editor |
| Catherine Drzymalkowski | ... | assistant editor |
Production Design by
| Jean-Pierre Kohut-Svelko | ||
Costume Design by
| Michèle Cerf | ||
Makeup Department
| Catherine Crassac | ... | hair stylist |
| Thi-Loan Nguyen | ... | makeup artist (as Thi Loan N'Guyen) |
Production Management
| Armand Barbault | ... | production manager |
| Roland Thénot | ... | unit manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Gilles Loutfi | ... | second assistant director |
| Suzanne Schiffman | ... | assistant director |
| Alain Tasma | ... | second assistant director |
Art Department
| Pierre Gompertz | ... | assistant decorator |
| Jacques Preisach | ... | property master |
Sound Department
| Daniel Couteau | ... | sound effects |
| Michel Laurent | ... | sound |
| Jacques Maumont | ... | sound |
| Michel Mellier | ... | sound assistant |
Camera and Electrical Department
| André Atellian | ... | grip |
| Barcha Bauer | ... | assistant camera |
| Robert Beulens | ... | electrician |
| Caroline Champetier | ... | camera operator |
| Emmanuel Demorgon | ... | electrician |
| Michel Gentils | ... | grip |
| Patrick Lemaire | ... | electrician |
| Alain Venisse | ... | still photographer |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Malika Brahim | ... | wardrober |
Music Department
| Georges Delerue | ... | conductor (uncredited) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Christine Pellé | ... | script supervisor |
Additional Crew
| Anny Bartanowski | ... | production secretary |
| Josiane Couëdel | ... | production secretary |
| Françoise Heberle | ... | assistant manager |
| Jean-François Lentretien | ... | production administrator |
| Simon Mizrahi | ... | press attache |
| Jacques Vidal | ... | assistant manager |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Gaumont (1981) (France) (theatrical)
- United Artists Classics (1981) (United States) (theatrical) (subtitled)
- Gala Film Distributors (1982) (United Kingdom) (theatrical) (subtitled)
- Sandrew Film & Teater AB (1982) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- Hunter Home Video (West Germany) (video)
- MK2 Films (1981) (World-wide)
- Toei Universe Film (1982) (Japan) (theatrical)
- Palace Films (1982) (Australia) (theatrical) (subtitled)
- Consorzio Italiano Distributori Indipendenti Film (CIDIF) (1982) (Italy) (theatrical)
- Palace Home Video (1983) (Australia) (video) (subtitled)
- Video Star (1984) (Argentina) (VHS)
- MK2 Diffusion (2000) (France) (theatrical) (re-release)
- MK2 Éditions (2000) (France) (DVD)
- Carmen Video (2006) (Russia) (DVD)
- Levné Knihy (2007) (Czechia) (DVD)
- Umbrella Entertainment (2008) (Australia) (DVD) (subtitled)
- Art Free (2010) (Greece) (theatrical) (re-release)
- Kinowelt Home Entertainment (2011) (Germany) (DVD)
- HBO Max (2020) (United States) (video) (VOD)
- ARTE (2023) (Germany) (tv)
- ARTE (2023) (France) (tv)
- Altomedia. Co. Ltd. (Korea) (DVD)
- The Criterion Collection (laserdisc)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Les Editions Sidonie (music edition)
- Paris Studios Cinéma (auditorium)
- Studios de Billancourt (auditorium)
- Fujicolor (color by)
- Pyral (color by)
- Chevereau (camera equipment provided by)
- Euro-Titres (titles and opticals)
- Sogreah (thanks: Pour son aimable collaboration)
Storyline
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Madame Jouve, the narrator, tells the tragedy of Bernard and Mathilde. Bernard was living happily with his wife Arlette and his son Thomas. One day, a couple, Philippe and Mathilde Bauchard, moves into the next house. This is the accidental reunion of Bernard and Mathilde, who had a passionate love affair years ago. The relationship revives... A somber study of human feelings. Written by Yepok |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | François Truffaut decided to write the script of this movie when he saw Gérard Depardieu and Fanny Ardant sit side-by-side at the Cesar's night. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Time Bandits, The Pursuit of D.B. Cooper, The Woman Next Door, Man of Iron (1981). See more » |
| Quotes |
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Madame Odile Jouve: I suspect that Mathilde and Bernard won't be buried together. if I had to select an epitaph for them it would be, "Neither with you, nor without you.", but I doubt whether I'll be asked. See more » |