A Woman in White (1965)
Claude Sauvage, a tenacious young gynecologist takes a months long internship in a Paris hospital. Between her private life and medical career, she set her doubts and desires in a society where the square and the plight of women remain at that time a secondary issue. The film follows Claude and the staff through the case of some patients while the crucial debate on women's professional ambition, contraception and abortion rights.
Director: Claude Autant-Lara
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 105 min
Release Date: April 28, 1965
Cast
- Marie-José Nat - Claude Sauvage
- Claude Gensac - Mlle Viralleau
- Jean Valmont - Pascal
- Paloma Matta - Mariette Hugon
- Jean-Pierre Dorat - Landeau
- Ellen Bernsen - Mme Michelon
- Robert Benoît - Yves Hugon
- Martine de Breteuil - La mère de Mariette
- Daniel Ceccaldi - L'inspecteur Georget
- Germaine Delbat - Un docteur
Screenplay
- Jean Aurenche (Adaptation)
- André Soubiran (Novel)
Production: Arco Film, S.O.P.A.C., Société Nouvelle des Établissements Gaumont (SNEG)
Country: France, Italy
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is A Woman in White about?
- Claude Sauvage, a tenacious young gynecologist takes a months long internship in a Paris hospital. Between her private life and medical career, she set her doubts and desires in a society where the square and the plight of women remain at that time a secondary issue. The film follows Claude and the staff through the case of some patients while the crucial debate on women's professional ambition, contraception and abortion rights.
- Who directed A Woman in White?
- A Woman in White was directed by Claude Autant-Lara.
- Who stars in A Woman in White?
- A Woman in White stars Marie-José Nat, Claude Gensac, Jean Valmont, Paloma Matta, Jean-Pierre Dorat, Ellen Bernsen.
- How long is A Woman in White?
- A Woman in White has a runtime of 1h 45m (105 minutes).
- What genre is A Woman in White?
- A Woman in White is a Drama film.
- Where was A Woman in White produced?
- A Woman in White was produced in France, Italy.