La chamade

"The heart has many rooms, some filled, most empty."

Jul 27 1969 R 1h 43m
Drama, Romance

The mistress of a wealthy man misses material comforts when she leaves him for a younger lover.

Plot

Lucile, 25, is the beautiful mistress of Charles, a rich, good-hearted businessman. Being a kept woman suits her as she refuses to work. She is grateful to Charles for that but she does not feel true love for him. When she meets Antoine, a charming young man of her age, it is love at first sight. But living with Antoine is not as easy as it was with Charles: Lucile is forced to find a job, which she hates. Moreover, she gets pregnant and has to ask Charles for help. After having an abortion, her love for Antoine gradually fades. That is the reason why she comes back to Charles who, full of indulgence, has patiently waited for her.

Written by

Françoise Sagan, Alain Cavalier

Directed by

Alain Cavalier

Production Countries

France, Italy

Production Companies

PEA, Les Productions Artistes Associés, Les Films Ariane

Languages

Français

Awards

N/A

Scores
# of Votes
913
Average Rating
6.4 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA