Judith Therpauve

Judith Therpauve
Directed by Patrice Chéreau
Produced by Alfred de Graff
Léon Jerusalmi
Rafaël Najar
Robert Paillardon
Olivier Thual
Liliane Weinstadt
Written by Patrice Chéreau
Georges Conchon
Starring Simone Signoret
Cinematography Pierre Lhomme
Edited by Françoise Bonnot
Production
company
Distributed by Gaumont
Release date
 October 6, 1978
Running time
 125 minutes
Language French
Box office $1.4 million[1]

Judith Therpauve is a French drama film directed by Patrice Chéreau.

Plot

Therpauve Judith, who was "Queen" in the days of the Resistance is asked by his former friends, as she co-owners of the regional newspaper "The Free Republic" to take charge of the daily, is wrong. She quickly realizes that the poor financial health of the newspaper is orchestrated by a businessman who wants to buy it back at a low price. Judith manages to drive up sales, but unfair maneuvers succeed and forced to sell. Little support from his staff, feeling useless and alone, she commits suicide.

Cast

Accolades

Year Award Category Recipient Result
1979 César Awards César Award for Best Cinematography Pierre Lhomme Nominated
César Award for Best Sound Harald Maury Nominated

References

  1. ↑ http://www.jpbox-office.com/fichfilm.php?id=7859
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