Signé Charlotte (1985)
Directed by Caroline Huppert

Drama
aka: Sincerely Charlotte

Film Synopsis

Mathieu and Christine live happily together with their son and are thinking about getting married.  Their plans are upset by the unexpected appearance of Charlotte, Mathieu's former girlfriend, who is in desperate need of help.  Mathieu allows her to stay in his workshop, without Christine's knowledge.  Charlotte reveals that she has killed her lover Bernard and intends to run away to Spain.  Mathieu decides to go with her, because he still loves her.
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Film Credits

  • Director: Caroline Huppert
  • Script: Caroline Huppert, Luc Béraud, Joëlle Goron
  • Cinematographer: Bruno de Keyzer
  • Music: Philippe Sarde
  • Cast: Isabelle Huppert (Charlotte), Niels Arestrup (Mathieu), Christine Pascal (Christine), Roland Blanche (Le représentant), Nicolas Wostrikoff (Freddy), Josine Comellas (Jacqueline), Michel Fortin (Un inspecteur), Bérangère Gros (Marie-Cécile), Eduardo Manet (Emilio), Tina Sportolaro (Infirmière Chinon), Jean-Michel Ribes (Roger), Luc Béraud (Interne Chinon), François Berléand (Le préposé PTT soupçonneux), Frédéric Bourboulon (Un ouvrier), François Borysse (Patron bistrot), Herman Braun (Le mari de Charlotte), Chantal Bronner (Marie), Philippe Delevingne (L'ami de Mathieu), Caroline Faro (Irène, la baby-sitter), Baptiste Heynemann (Vincent)
  • Country: France
  • Language: French
  • Support: Color
  • Runtime: 92 min
  • Aka: Sincerely Charlotte

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