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A
Excellent
MASTER SCORE 76.8 / 100
1977·Drama / Romance·1h 47m

THE LACEMAKER

Pomme is a meek and mild French beautician whose life takes a fateful turn during a vacation to Normandy. She becomes the lover of middle-class literature-student François. The relationship sours when François takes her home to meet his parents, thanks in no small part to their differing social backgrounds.

Above the Line
Claude Goretta·DirectorPascal Lainé·ScreenplayClaude Goretta·WriterJean Boffety·Director of PhotographyPierre Jansen·Original Music ComposerJoële Van Effenterre·Editor
Cast
Isabelle Huppert·Beatrice 'Pomme'Yves Beneyton·François BélignéFlorence Giorgetti·MarylèneRenate Schroeter·MarianneAnnemarie Düringer·Pomme’s motherMichel de Ré·PainterMonique Chaumette·Mrs. BélignéJean Obé·Mr. BélignéChristian Baltauss·GérardSabine Azéma·Corinne
Full Crew
(26 credits)
Directing· 4
Claude Goretta·DirectorLaurent Ferrier·Assistant DirectorPatrick Grandperret·Assistant DirectorAnne-Marie Fallot·Script Supervisor
Writing· 3
Claude Goretta·WriterPascal Lainé·ScreenplayPascal Lainé·Novel
Camera· 3
Jean Boffety·Director of PhotographyJean-Paul Rosa da Costa·Assistant CameraJean-Louis Melin·Assistant Camera
Editing· 3
Joële Van Effenterre·EditorNelly Meunier·Assistant EditorMartine Charasson·Assistant Editor
Sound & Music· 4
Pierre Jansen·Original Music ComposerBernard Chaumeil·SoundPierre Gamet·SoundClaude Villand·Sound Mixer
Art & Design· 3
Claude Chevant·Production DesignSerge Etter·Production DesignFlorence Fouquier D'Herouel·Makeup Artist
Production· 6
Yves Peyrot·Executive ProducerDaniel Toscan du Plantier·ProducerLise Fayolle·Associate ProducerKlaus Hellwig·Associate ProducerBernard Lorain·Production ManagerDaniel Messère·Production Supervisor
By the Numbers
76.8
OF 100
Master Score
7.4
OF 10
IMDb
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CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
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Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

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Dominant Palette
3 colors
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Mood
Pensive, Thoughtful, Quiet
Composition
Centered
Era
1970s
Visual Style
Photographic

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Key Elements
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Atmosphere
Muted
Color Mood
Warm
Setting
Indoor
Design Score
7/10
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