La Modification = the Modification

France, 1970

Film
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A husband recalls his past experiences as he travels by train to Rome from Paris. He has just left his wife for his mistress and flashbacks are employed to tell his story. He thinks of his future in Rome with his mistress as he fondly remembers the highpoints of his mariage.

Credits: Producer, Rene Thevenet ; director, Michel Worms ; writers, Michel Worms, Raphael Cluzel ; photography, Daniel Vogel ; music, Francis Lai.
Cast: Emmanuelle Riva, Maurice Ronet, Silva Koscina, Luis Massoli, Bernard Jeantet, Philippe Chauveau [narration].

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Credits

director

Michel Worms

producer

Rene Thevenet

Duration

01:30:00:00

Production places
France
Production dates
1970

Collection metadata

ACMI Identifier

X000513

Languages

English

French

Subject category

Foreign language films

Sound/audio

Sound

Colour

Colour

Holdings

16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)

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