To Die of Love

To Die of Love

1971 · 110 min · FR · 6.9 (26 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, Daniele, 32 years and one of his students Gerard, 17 during the heated atmosphere of May 68. Daniele is a fiery young woman, very involved politically. Gerard'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
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