Eyes of Love
Les Yeux de l'amour
Synopsis
During the German occupation, Jeanne Moncatel, pretty but complexed, has to put up with her mother, a cantankerous old woman who keeps telling her she's ugly, which she also believes. She takes in Pierre Ségur, who was fleeing the Germans and had his eyes burned out. His life is turned upside down.
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Jean-Claude Brialy
Pierre Ségur
Danielle Darrieux
Jeanne Montcatel
Françoise Rosay
Mrs. Montcatel mother
Bernard Blier
Dr. Andrieux
André Reybaz
Vicar
Eva Damien
Denise
Louis Seigner
Surgeon
Suzanne Nivette
Pierre Vernier
Nicole Desailly
Gisèle Grimm
Marie Mergey
Concierge
Dominique Zardi
Onlooker at the station (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
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Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Denys de La Patellière
- Screenplay & Story
- Michel Audiard
- Original Score
- Maurice Thiriet
- Original Title
- Les Yeux de l'amour
- Country of Origin
- France, Italy
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Serena, Les Films Pomereu, Boréal Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Denys de La Patellière
Michel Audiard, Jacques Antoine
Maurice Thiriet
Department Leadership Roster
Denys de La Patellière
Director
Michel Audiard
Screenplay
Maurice Thiriet
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Eyes of Love
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What is Eyes of Love about?
During the German occupation, Jeanne Moncatel, pretty but complexed, has to put up with her mother, a cantankerous old woman who keeps telling her she's ugly, which she also believes. She takes in Pierre Ségur, who was fleeing the Germans and had his eyes burned out. His life is turned upside down.
Who directed Eyes of Love?
Eyes of Love was directed by Denys de La Patellière.
Who stars in Eyes of Love?
The principal cast of Eyes of Love includes Jean-Claude Brialy, Danielle Darrieux, Françoise Rosay, Bernard Blier, André Reybaz.
When was Eyes of Love released and how long is it?
Eyes of Love was released in 1959 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for Eyes of Love?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Eyes of Love was composed by Maurice Thiriet.
Is Eyes of Love based on a book or true story?
Eyes of Love is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Jacques Antoine".