Drama · France · 1981 · 1h 35m

The Prodigal Daughter

La Fille prodigue

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Director
Jacques Doillon
Cast
Jane Birkin as Anne Michel Piccoli as Le père Natasha Parry as La mère Eva Renzi as La fiancée Audrey Matson as La soeur René Féret as Le mari
Crew
Pierre Lhomme — Director of Photography Noëlle Boisson — Editor Jacques Doillon — Writer Danièle Delorme — Producer Yves Robert — Producer Jean-Pierre Kohut-Svelko — Production Design
Synopsis

A young woman in a deep depression leaves her husband and returns to her parents. She discovers her father is having an affair, becomes jealous of his mistress and tries to turn his feelings in her direction.

Mood & Themes
depressioninfidelityjealousyparis, franceparent child relationshipromantic rivalryincestoedipus complex
Key Collaborators
Jacques Doillon Director Pierre Lhomme Director of Photography Noëlle Boisson Editor Jacques Doillon Writer Danièle Delorme Producer Yves Robert Producer Jean-Pierre Kohut-Svelko Production Design
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