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Release Year1996
Runtime1h 03m
LanguageFrench
CertificationNR
GenresDocumentary, TV Movie
Votes1
DirectorAnne Andreu, Mathias Ledoux
WritersAnne Andreu, Mathias Ledoux
TypeFeature Film
Rating9.0 out of 10
Cast6 credited
Also Known AsElle s'appelait Françoise
About Elle s'appelait Françoise
Françoise Dorléac et Catherine Deneuve were nearly twins. Only 18 months separated these sisters who liked to say “Both of us could make the ideal woman”. Françoise Dorléac created her own style, unique even in France : a rare mix of elegance, humor, glamour. This is a touching portrait of an actress whose glory was cut short, seen through the eyes of her sister Catherine.
Directed by Anne Andreu, Mathias Ledoux, Elle s'appelait Françoise leans on a strong ensemble — Françoise Dorléac, Catherine Deneuve, Patrick Modiano — 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 documentary titles of 1996.
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