The Human Voice
La voix humaine
Synopsis
An elegant young woman in her messy room answers the phone call from her lover. This one, who intends to leave her, tries to make her understand what he is up to without hurting her too much, hypersensitive as she is. All means are good: big words, cajolery, denial, lies. As for the woman, who senses that this is the end, she desperately tries to win him back, passing from tenderness to passion, from the threat of attempted suicide to calm, from regret to outbursts of violence.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Dominique Delouche
- Screenplay & Story
- Jean Cocteau
- Original Score
- Francis Poulenc
- Original Title
- La voix humaine
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 40m
- Production Studios
- ORTF, Les Films du Prieuré
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Dominique Delouche
Jean Cocteau
Francis Poulenc
Jean Penzer
Department Leadership Roster
Dominique Delouche
Director
Francis Poulenc
Original Music Composer
Jean Penzer
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Human Voice
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Human Voice about?
An elegant young woman in her messy room answers the phone call from her lover. This one, who intends to leave her, tries to make her understand what he is up to without hurting her too much, hypersensitive as she is. All means are good: big words, cajolery, denial, lies. As for the woman, who senses that this is the end, she desperately tries to win him back, passing from tenderness to passion, from the threat of attempted suicide to calm, from regret to outbursts of violence.
Who directed The Human Voice?
The Human Voice was directed by Dominique Delouche.
Who stars in The Human Voice?
The principal cast of The Human Voice includes Denise Duval.
When was The Human Voice released and how long is it?
The Human Voice was released in 1971 with a total runtime of 40m.
Who composed the musical score for The Human Voice?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Human Voice was composed by Francis Poulenc.
Is The Human Voice based on a book or true story?
The Human Voice is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Jean Cocteau".