Life Is Not a Novel
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Synopsis
Her publisher forces Marianne to rewrite the manuscript of a novel she wrote and burned in a fit of anguish. Her obsession with her story where the characters she creates murder her own husband becomes overwhelming. She comes to believe he is leading a double life and she imagines the worst. As a matter of fact, her husband Robert is leading a double life: every day, at noon, for a year, he has locked himself up in a small hotel room to also write a novel.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- François Bouvier
- Screenplay & Story
- Gilles Desjardins
- Original Score
- Robert Marcel Lepage
- Original Title
- Les Pots Cassés
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Studios
- Les Productions du lundi matin
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
François Bouvier
Gilles Desjardins
Robert Marcel Lepage
Philippe Lavalette
Department Leadership Roster
François Bouvier
Director
Gilles Desjardins
Writer
Robert Marcel Lepage
Original Music Composer
Philippe Lavalette
Director of Photography
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What is Life Is Not a Novel about?
Her publisher forces Marianne to rewrite the manuscript of a novel she wrote and burned in a fit of anguish. Her obsession with her story where the characters she creates murder her own husband becomes overwhelming. She comes to believe he is leading a double life and she imagines the worst. As a matter of fact, her husband Robert is leading a double life: every day, at noon, for a year, he has locked himself up in a small hotel room to also write a novel.
Who directed Life Is Not a Novel?
Life Is Not a Novel was directed by François Bouvier.
Who stars in Life Is Not a Novel?
The principal cast of Life Is Not a Novel includes Gilbert Sicotte, Marie Tifo, Marc Messier, Louise Deslières, Jean-Marc Parent.
When was Life Is Not a Novel released and how long is it?
Life Is Not a Novel was released in 1993 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
Who composed the musical score for Life Is Not a Novel?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Life Is Not a Novel was composed by Robert Marcel Lepage.