Underplayed Gems

The Old Maid (1972)

The Old Maid poster
Original title
La Vieille Fille
Directed by
Jean-Pierre Blanc
Genre
comedy film
Country
France, Italy
Runtime
1h 25m
Rating
5.9 of 10 from 36 voters
Elsewhere
IMDb
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How it feels

A woman who has never married navigates the social pressures and small hypocrisies of her provincial French town. Her encounters with a series of eccentric locals and a persistent suitor challenge her solitary habits.

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What happens

The Old Maid (French: La Vieille Fille) is a 1972 French comedy film directed by Jean-Pierre Blanc. It was entered into the 22nd Berlin International Film Festival where Blanc won the Silver Bear for Best Director. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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