The Public Woman
La Femme publique
Synopsis
An inexperienced young actress is invited to play a role in a film based on Dostoyevsky's 'The Possessed'. The film director, a Czech immigrant in Paris, takes over her life, and in a short time she is unable to draw the line between acting and reality. She winds up playing a real-life role posing as the dead wife of another Czech immigrant, who is manipulated by the filmmaker into commiting a political assassination.
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LA FEMME PUBLIQUE (Andrzej Zulawski) 1984 Trailer / Bande Annonce
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-04-12
Top Cast
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Valérie Kaprisky
Ethel
Francis Huster
Lucas Kessling
Lambert Wilson
Milan Mliska
Patrick Bauchau
Ethel's Father
Gisèle Pascal
Gertrude
Roger Dumas
André
Diane Delor
Elena Mliska
Jean-Paul Farré
Pierre
Olivier Achard
1st Assistant Director
Yveline Ailhaud
Rachel
Michel Albertini
Maurice
Marianne Basler
Young Anarchist
Nathalie Bécue
Dresser
Lucas Belvaux
François
René Bériard
Bishop Shlapas
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 7, 1984
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Andrzej Żuławski
- Screenplay & Story
- Dominique Garnier, Andrzej Żuławski
- Original Score
- Alain Wisniak
- Original Title
- La Femme publique
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 53m
- Production Studios
- Hachette-Fox Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Andrzej Żuławski
Dominique Garnier, Andrzej Żuławski
Alain Wisniak
Sacha Vierny
Marie-Sophie Dubus
René Cleitman
Department Leadership Roster
Andrzej Żuławski
Director
Dominique Garnier
Writer
Andrzej Żuławski
Writer
Olga Berluti
Costume Design
Jean Zay
Costume Design
Marie-Sophie Dubus
Editor
Alain Wisniak
Original Music Composer
Sacha Vierny
Director of Photography
Bohdan Paczowski
Production Design
René Cleitman
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Public Woman
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What is The Public Woman about?
An inexperienced young actress is invited to play a role in a film based on Dostoyevsky's 'The Possessed'. The film director, a Czech immigrant in Paris, takes over her life, and in a short time she is unable to draw the line between acting and reality. She winds up playing a real-life role posing as the dead wife of another Czech immigrant, who is manipulated by the filmmaker into commiting a political assassination.
Who directed The Public Woman?
The Public Woman was directed by Andrzej Żuławski.
Who stars in The Public Woman?
The principal cast of The Public Woman includes Valérie Kaprisky, Francis Huster, Lambert Wilson, Patrick Bauchau, Gisèle Pascal.
When was The Public Woman released and how long is it?
The Public Woman was released in 1984 with a total runtime of 1h 53m.
Who composed the musical score for The Public Woman?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Public Woman was composed by Alain Wisniak.
Is The Public Woman based on a book or true story?
The Public Woman is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Dominique Garnier".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Public Woman?
The Public Woman holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.).