François Mitterrand & Anne Pingeot: Pieces of a Love Story (2021)

François Mitterrand & Anne Pingeot: Pieces of a Love Story (2021) poster

In the summer of 1963, François Mitterrand was going through a deep existential crisis. His political career was at a standstill and, after 19 years of marriage, the couple had grown apart. It was at this point that François Mitterrand met the woman who was to give new meaning to his life. Anne Pingeot, aged 19, was to become the companion of a lifetime, a woman who would be with him throughout his rise to power and who would remain by his side until his last breath. For the first time, Anne Pingeot has agreed to allow the fragments of this passionate love story — hundreds of letters and a diary — to be shown on television, before being donated to the National Library.

Director: Hugues Nancy, Yvan Gaillard
Genre: Documentary, TV Movie
Runtime: 87 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Michel Korb
Editing: Yvan Gaillard, Sophie Krykwinski
Production: Yami 2, France Télévisions, RTBF, LCP - Assemblée nationale, France Culture
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr

Keywords

presidential election, 1970s, letter, politician, president, mistress, love affair, secret life, archive footage, correspondence, 1980s, 1960s, 1990s, love story, french politics

More Films by Director: Hugues Nancy, Yvan Gaillard
More Films in Genre: Documentary, TV Movie

Frequently Asked Questions

What is François Mitterrand & Anne Pingeot: Pieces of a Love Story about?
In the summer of 1963, François Mitterrand was going through a deep existential crisis. His political career was at a standstill and, after 19 years of marriage, the couple had grown apart. It was at this point that François Mitterrand met the woman who was to give new meaning to his life. Anne Pingeot, aged 19, was to become the companion of a lifetime, a woman who would be with him throughout his rise to power and who would remain by his side until his last breath. For the first time, Anne Pingeot has agreed to allow the fragments of this passionate love story — hundreds of letters and a diary — to be shown on television, before being donated to the National Library.
Who directed François Mitterrand & Anne Pingeot: Pieces of a Love Story?
François Mitterrand & Anne Pingeot: Pieces of a Love Story was directed by Hugues Nancy, Yvan Gaillard.
Who stars in François Mitterrand & Anne Pingeot: Pieces of a Love Story?
François Mitterrand & Anne Pingeot: Pieces of a Love Story stars Chloé Réjon, Didier Sandre, François Mitterrand, Danielle Mitterrand, Pierre Pingeot, André Rousselet.
How long is François Mitterrand & Anne Pingeot: Pieces of a Love Story?
François Mitterrand & Anne Pingeot: Pieces of a Love Story has a runtime of 1h 27m (87 minutes).
What genre is François Mitterrand & Anne Pingeot: Pieces of a Love Story?
François Mitterrand & Anne Pingeot: Pieces of a Love Story is a Documentary, TV Movie film.
Where was François Mitterrand & Anne Pingeot: Pieces of a Love Story produced?
François Mitterrand & Anne Pingeot: Pieces of a Love Story was produced in France.