The Forbidden Woman
La Femme défendue
Synopsis
François is 39, Muriel is 22... He is married, with a child, and lives comfortably. She is single and unattached. They meet by chance... He wants her... She resists... Gives in... Latches on to him... There is a name for it: adultery. Adultery in all its fleeting joys, rare moments, creeping jealousy, open conflicts, stolen pleasures, tears held back, tears shed.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 29, 1997
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Philippe Harel
- Screenplay & Story
- Philippe Harel, Eric Assous
- Original Title
- La Femme défendue
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Lazennec Bretagne, Les Productions Lazennec, Les Films du Trésor
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Philippe Harel
Philippe Harel, Eric Assous
Gilles Henry
Bénédicte Teiger
Michel Guilloux
Department Leadership Roster
Philippe Harel
Director
Philippe Harel
Screenplay
Eric Assous
Screenplay
Michel Guilloux
Producer
Gilles Henry
Director of Photography
Bénédicte Teiger
Editor
Valérie Pozzo di Borgo
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Tous publics — Universal audience.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Forbidden Woman
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What is The Forbidden Woman about?
François is 39, Muriel is 22... He is married, with a child, and lives comfortably. She is single and unattached. They meet by chance... He wants her... She resists... Gives in... Latches on to him... There is a name for it: adultery. Adultery in all its fleeting joys, rare moments, creeping jealousy, open conflicts, stolen pleasures, tears held back, tears shed.
Who directed The Forbidden Woman?
The Forbidden Woman was directed by Philippe Harel.
Who stars in The Forbidden Woman?
The principal cast of The Forbidden Woman includes Isabelle Carré, Philippe Harel, Nathalie Conio, Sophie Niedergang, Julien Niedergang.
When was The Forbidden Woman released and how long is it?
The Forbidden Woman was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Forbidden Woman?
The Forbidden Woman holds official age classifications: FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.).