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Le Journal d'une femme en blanc (1965)

Le Journal d'une femme en blanc poster
Original title
Journal d'une femme en blanc
Directed by
Claude Autant-Lara
Genre
drama film
Country
France, Italy
Runtime
1h 45m
Rated
U
Rating
5.3 of 10 from 7 voters
Elsewhere
IMDb

How it feels

A French woman works as a midwife and navigates the daily challenges and emotional demands of her profession. Her interactions with patients and colleagues shape her experiences and personal growth.

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What happens

A Woman in White (French: Le Journal d'une femme en blanc) is a 1965 French-Italian drama film directed by Claude Autant-Lara and starring Marie-José Nat, Jean Valmont and Claude Gensac. It was written by Jean Aurenche and André Soubiran. The film's sets were designed by the art director Max Douy. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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