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A Simple Story (1978)

★ 6.9107 minDirector: Claude Sautet

1978 French film

A Simple Story (French: Une histoire simple) is a 1978 French drama film directed by Claude Sautet. It was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film at the 52nd Academy Awards. For her role as Marie, Romy Schneider won the 1979 César Award for Best Actress.

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FAQ

What is A Simple Story about?
A Simple Story (1978) — A simple story about simple people. A 38 year old divorced woman (Marie), who now has a lover (Serge) but decides to leave him, abort his baby, and then returns with her ex-husband (Georges). Their daily life and of their friends, who have the same typical problems.
Is A Simple Story based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is A Simple Story scary?
Content rating: . See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.