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The Woman Next Door (1981)

★ 7.2R106 minDirector: François Truffaut

1981 film by François Truffaut

The Woman Next Door (French: La Femme d'à côté) is a 1981 French romantic drama film directed by François Truffaut. Reminiscent of the medieval legend of Tristan and Iseult but set among young middle-class people in a provincial city, it tells the story of a fatal romance between a loving husband (Gérard Depardieu) and the attractive woman (Fanny Ardant) who moves in next door. The last of Truffaut's serious films, being followed by the more light-hearted Vivement dimanche!, it was the 39th highest-grossing film of the year, with a total of 1,087,600 admissions in France.

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FAQ

What is The Woman Next Door about?
The Woman Next Door (1981) — Madame Jouve, the narrator, tells the tragedy of Bernard and Mathilde. Bernard was living happily with his wife Arlette and his son Thomas. One day, a couple, Philippe and Mathilde Bauchard, moves into the next house. This is the accidental reunion of Bernard and Mathilde, who ha
Is The Woman Next Door based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is The Woman Next Door scary?
Content rating: R. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.