The Fifteen-Year-Old Widows
Les Veuves de quinze ans
Synopsis
Filmed in Paris in 1964, this documentary short follows two fifteen-year-old girls from the city’s 16th arrondissement as they move through leisure, conversation, and social encounters. The film records their views on adulthood, relationships, and the future, capturing a moment of transition between adolescence and adult life.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Venice Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jean Rouch
- Original Score
- Luis Fuentès, Jr., Gérard Gustin
- Original Title
- Les Veuves de quinze ans
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 25m
- Production Studios
- Les Films de la Pléiade
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jean Rouch
Luis Fuentès, Jr., Gérard Gustin
Jacques Lang
Claudine Bouché
Pierre Braunberger
Department Leadership Roster
Pierre Braunberger
Producer
Claudine Bouché
Editor
Jean Rouch
Director
Jacques Lang
Director of Photography
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What is The Fifteen-Year-Old Widows about?
Filmed in Paris in 1964, this documentary short follows two fifteen-year-old girls from the city’s 16th arrondissement as they move through leisure, conversation, and social encounters. The film records their views on adulthood, relationships, and the future, capturing a moment of transition between adolescence and adult life.
Who directed The Fifteen-Year-Old Widows?
The Fifteen-Year-Old Widows was directed by Jean Rouch.
Who stars in The Fifteen-Year-Old Widows?
The principal cast of The Fifteen-Year-Old Widows includes Michel Aracheguesne, Nadine Ballot, Marie France de Chabaneix, Véronique Duval, Marc Kalinoski.
When was The Fifteen-Year-Old Widows released and how long is it?
The Fifteen-Year-Old Widows was released in 1964 with a total runtime of 25m.
Who composed the musical score for The Fifteen-Year-Old Widows?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Fifteen-Year-Old Widows was composed by Luis Fuentès, Jr., Gérard Gustin.