A Woman in White
Journal d'une femme en blanc
Synopsis
Claude Sauvage, a tenacious young gynecologist takes a months long internship in a Paris hospital. Between her private life and medical career, she set her doubts and desires in a society where the square and the plight of women remain at that time a secondary issue. The film follows Claude and the staff through the case of some patients while the crucial debate on women's professional ambition, contraception and abortion rights.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Claude Autant-Lara
- Screenplay & Story
- Jean Aurenche, André Soubiran
- Original Title
- Journal d'une femme en blanc
- Country of Origin
- France, Italy
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Studios
- Arco Film, S.O.P.A.C., Société Nouvelle des Établissements Gaumont (SNEG)
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Claude Autant-Lara
Jean Aurenche, André Soubiran
Department Leadership Roster
Claude Autant-Lara
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Tous publics — Universal audience.
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What is A Woman in White about?
Claude Sauvage, a tenacious young gynecologist takes a months long internship in a Paris hospital. Between her private life and medical career, she set her doubts and desires in a society where the square and the plight of women remain at that time a secondary issue. The film follows Claude and the staff through the case of some patients while the crucial debate on women's professional ambition, contraception and abortion rights.
Who directed A Woman in White?
A Woman in White was directed by Claude Autant-Lara.
Who stars in A Woman in White?
The principal cast of A Woman in White includes Marie-José Nat, Claude Gensac, Jean Valmont, Paloma Matta, Jean-Pierre Dorat.
When was A Woman in White released and how long is it?
A Woman in White was released in 1965 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
Is A Woman in White based on a book or true story?
A Woman in White is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "André Soubiran".
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Woman in White?
A Woman in White holds official age classifications: FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.).