La Dernière leçon (2015)
Directed by Pascale Pouzadoux

Drama
aka: The Final Lesson

Film Synopsis

At the age of 92, Madeleine has decided upon the date and manner of her death.  She tries to break the news as gently as she can to her children and grandchildren, but they are shocked and the family is soon riven by conflict.  Dianne respects her mother's choice and is ready to help her carry out her wishes.
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Film Credits

  • Director: Pascale Pouzadoux
  • Script: Laurent de Bartillat, Pascale Pouzadoux
  • Cinematographer: Nicolas Brunet
  • Music: Éric Neveux
  • Cast: Marthe Villalonga (Madeleine), Sandrine Bonnaire (Diane), Antoine Duléry (Pierre), Gilles Cohen (Clovis), Grégoire Montana (Max), Sabine Pakora (Victoria), Jonas Dinal (Didid), Xavier Alcan (L'ami), Christophe Bizet (Roland jeune), Fabrice Colson (L'ami au restaurant), Juliane Lepoureau (Lou), Sevane Lepoureau (Camille), Roby Schinasi (Christophe), Armelle, Emmanuelle Galabru, Charles Gérard
  • Country: France
  • Language: French
  • Support: Color
  • Runtime: 105 min
  • Aka: The Final Lesson

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