UW Cinematheque - New French Restorations
When You Read This Letter | France | 1953 | DCP | 104 min. | French with English subtitles Director: Jean-Pierre Melville
Event Details
Date
Friday, December 2, 2022
Time
7 p.m.
Location
4070 Vilas Hall
Description
Cast: Juliette Gréco, Philippe Lemaire, Yvonne Sanson
After her parents' sudden death, Thérese (Gréco) decides to leave the convent to run the family business and care for her younger sister, who is involved with local lowlife Max (Lemaire). Before the startling conclusion, there will be attempted suicide, blackmail, a rigged car accident, and a one-sided love affair.
After her parents' sudden death, Thérese (Gréco) decides to leave the convent to run the family business and care for her younger sister, who is involved with local lowlife Max (Lemaire). Before the startling conclusion, there will be attempted suicide, blackmail, a rigged car accident, and a one-sided love affair.
Cost
Free
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