The Beggars (1988)
1988 · 1h 30m
This symbolic drama from director Benoit Jacques underscores the characters' human need for affection. Children steal lemons for the thrill, while women steal other women's men from them just to prove they can.
Director: Benoît Jacquot
Writers: Benoît Jacquot, René-Louis Des Forêts, Pascal Bonitzer
Cinematography: Acácio de Almeida
Editor: Dominique Auvray
Cast
Judith Godrèche as CatherineDominique Sanda as HeleneJean-Philippe Écoffey as FredAnne Roussel as AnnabelleHassane Fall as GregoirePierre Forget as Le grand-pereSteve Baës as Le CatalanCamille Clavel as GuillaumePhilippe Lévy as RichardAmílcar BoticaMarques D'AredeSuzana BorgesMore like this
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