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Release Year1980
Runtime1h 35m
LanguageFrench
CertificationNR
GenresDrama
Votes5
DirectorPierre Kast
WritersPierre Kast
TypeFeature Film
Rating4.7 out of 10
Cast7 credited
Also Known AsLe Soleil en face
About Le Soleil en face
Famous writer, Marat retires to Portugal, where he lives surrounded by his family, including his wife Genevieve. When she learns she is diagnosed with cancer, she tries to hide the truth. But Marat doesn't take time to know.
Directed by Pierre Kast, Le Soleil en face leans on a strong ensemble — Jean-Pierre Cassel, Stéphane Audran, Alexandra Stewart — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1980.
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