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The Woman Next Door( 1981)

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Overview

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.

    Top Billed Cast

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      Gérard Depardieu

      Bernard Coudray

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      Fanny Ardant

      Mathilde Bauchard

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      Henri Garcin

      Philippe Bauchard

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      Michèle Baumgartner

      Arlette Coudray

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      Roger Van Hool

      Roland Duguet

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      Véronique Silver

      Madame Odile Jouve

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      Philippe Morier-Genoud

      Doctor

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      Nicole Vauthier

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      Muriel Combe

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      Olivier Becquaert

      Thomas Coudray

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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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    A review by CinemaSerf

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    Written by CinemaSerf on Wed Aug 07 2024
    You can just imagine the scenario. "Bernard" (Gerard Depardieu) is living quite contentedly with his wife "Arlette" (Michèle Baumgartner) and their young son when they get new next-door neighbours. "Philippe" (Henri Garcin) and wife "Mathilde" (Fanny Ardant). Well ardent might have been a more appropriate spelling as it turns out that "Bernard" and "Mathilde" have a bit of history that time hasn't quite satiated. Ostensibly, they present a friendly front to their respective families and neighbours, but we soon appreciate the things are smouldering and that events eight years ago did not end wel...

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    Facts

    Status

    Released

    Original Language

    English

    Budget

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    Revenue

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    Keywords

    • france
    • wife
    • deceived husband
    • neighbor
    • extramarital affair