To Die of Love

To Die of Love

1971 · 110 min · FR · 6.4 (53 votes)
Dir. André Cayatte · Starring Annie Girardot, Bruno Pradal, François Simon, Claude Cerval, Jean-Paul Moulinot, Jean Bouise · Music Jorge Araujo Chiriboga
Drama

A love story between a teacher, Danièle, 32 years and one of her students Gérard, 17 during the heated atmosphere of May 68. Danièle is a fiery young woman, very involved politically. Gérard's parents accuse Danièle of statutory rape and complain. Danièle is trapped and the drama begins...

VIBE

A tempestuous, politically charged romance set against the backdrop of May '68. It's a raw, emotional dive into forbidden desire and societal pressures, feeling both intimate and grandly tragic.

intensepassionatetragicmelancholicsteadyFrench New Wavearthouse dramaperiod pieceforbidden lovepolitical upheavalsocial commentaryyouth rebellion
may 68