Jules et Jim

"A Hymn to Life and Love"

Jan 23 1962 Not Rated 1h 45m
Drama, Romance

In the carefree days before World War I, introverted Austrian author Jules strikes up a friendship with the exuberant Frenchman Jim and both men fall for the impulsive and beautiful Catherine.

Plot

In pre-WWI Paris, two friends, Jules (Austrian) and Jim (French), fall in love with the same woman, Catherine. But Catherine loves and marries Jules. When they meet again in Germany after the war, Catherine starts to love Jim - This is the story of three people in love, a love that doesn't affect their friendship, and about how their relationship evolves with the years.

Written by

Henri-Pierre Roché, François Truffaut, Jean Gruault

Directed by

François Truffaut

Production Countries

France

Production Companies

Sédif Productions (as S.E.D.I.F.), Les Films du Carrosse

Languages

Deutsch, Français, English

Awards

Nominated for 2 BAFTA 3 wins & 4 nominations total

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