Douce
Originally released in 1943. Douce is a drama film. directed by Claude Autant-Lara.
Starring Odette Joyeux, Roger Pigaut, and Madeleine Robinson
Synopsis
In Paris in 1887, Irène works as a governess to Douce, the grand-daughter of the dowager Countess de Bonafé. Douce believes she is in love with Fabien, the handsome manager of the estate. However she cannot hope to marry him because of their class difference. Douce's widowed father, the Count de Bonafé, has a wooden leg, and is infatuated with Irène. Douce discovers that Fabien is planning to flee to Quebec with Irène, and also finds out that the Count has asked Irène to marry him. So Douce tells Fabien this and convinces him to run away with her, causing consternation in the family.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 9, 1943
82 years ago
Runtime
1h 49m
109 minutes total
User Rating
7.2/10
Great (14 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
Production
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- Industrie Cinématographique
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Douce about?
In Paris in 1887, Irène works as a governess to Douce, the grand-daughter of the dowager Countess de Bonafé. Douce believes she is in love with Fabien, the handsome manager of the estate. However...
Who directed Douce?
Douce was directed by Claude Autant-Lara.
How long is Douce?
Douce has a runtime of 1 hours and 49 minutes (109 minutes total).
When was Douce released?
Douce was released on November 9, 1943 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Douce?
The main cast of Douce includes Odette Joyeux, Roger Pigaut, Madeleine Robinson, Jean Debucourt, Marguerite Moreno.