A Lady in Paris

A quiet, melancholy character study of two lonely women circling each other in a Paris apartment, tender and uncomfortable by turns.

Directed by

Ilmar Raag

Genres

Drama

Starring

Jeanne Moreau, Laine Mägi, Patrick Pineau

Overview

Anne leaves Estonia to come to Paris as a caretaker for Frida, an elderly Estonian lady who emigrated to France long ago. Anne soon realizes that she is not wanted. All Frida wants from life is the attention of Stéphane, her younger former lover. Stéphane, however, is desperate for Anne to stay and look after Frida, even against the old lady's will. In this conflict of strangers, Anne will find her own way…

How it feels

Slow-burning and needs your attention.

About

Loneliness, isolation, aging, identity

Content

Mild sexual content and language. No violence or gore.

Note

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