The Lacemaker
La Dentellière
Synopsis
Pomme is a meek and mild French beautician whose life takes a fateful turn during a vacation to Normandy. She becomes the lover of middle-class literature-student François. The relationship sours when François takes her home to meet his parents, thanks in no small part to their differing social backgrounds.
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Isabelle Huppert
Beatrice 'Pomme'
Yves Beneyton
François Béligné
Florence Giorgetti
Marylène
Renate Schroeter
Marianne
Annemarie Düringer
Pomme’s mother
Michel de Ré
Painter
Monique Chaumette
Mrs. Béligné
Jean Obé
Mr. Béligné
Christian Baltauss
Gérard
Sabine Azéma
Corinne
Christian Peythieu
Friend with the theory of boxes
Heribert Sasse
Student friend of François
Jeanne Allard
Thérèse
Odile Poisson
Salon cashier
Gilberte Géniat
Grocer
Valentine Albin
Agnès Château
Bertrand De Hautefort
Release History & Theatrical Window
Cannes Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
August 26, 1977
Wide Cinema Exhibition
February 10, 1994
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Claude Goretta
- Screenplay & Story
- Pascal Lainé
- Original Score
- Pierre Jansen
- Original Title
- La Dentellière
- Country of Origin
- Germany, France, Switzerland
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Production Studios
- Citel Films, Filmproduktion Janus, France•3, Action Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Claude Goretta
Pascal Lainé, Claude Goretta
Pierre Jansen
Jean Boffety
Joële Van Effenterre
Yves Peyrot, Daniel Toscan du Plantier
Department Leadership Roster
Claude Goretta
Director
Claude Goretta
Writer
Pascal Lainé
Screenplay
Daniel Toscan du Plantier
Producer
Pierre Jansen
Original Music Composer
Jean Boffety
Director of Photography
Joële Van Effenterre
Editor
Claude Chevant
Production Design
Serge Etter
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Lacemaker
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Lacemaker about?
Pomme is a meek and mild French beautician whose life takes a fateful turn during a vacation to Normandy. She becomes the lover of middle-class literature-student François. The relationship sours when François takes her home to meet his parents, thanks in no small part to their differing social backgrounds.
Who directed The Lacemaker?
The Lacemaker was directed by Claude Goretta.
Who stars in The Lacemaker?
The principal cast of The Lacemaker includes Isabelle Huppert, Yves Beneyton, Florence Giorgetti, Renate Schroeter, Annemarie Düringer.
When was The Lacemaker released and how long is it?
The Lacemaker was released in 1977 with a total runtime of 1h 47m.
Who composed the musical score for The Lacemaker?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Lacemaker was composed by Pierre Jansen.
Is The Lacemaker based on a book or true story?
The Lacemaker is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Pascal Lainé".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Lacemaker?
The Lacemaker holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.).