Fool’s Mate
Originally released in 1956. Fool’s Mate is a comedy/drama film. directed by Jacques Rivette. At just 28 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Virginie Vitry, Anne Doat, and Jean-Claude Brialy
Synopsis
Claire is a chic young Parisian woman married to a somewhat older husband, Jean As the story opens, she leaves her husband playing baroque music at the piano, telling him she is off to see her sister, Solange. In reality she meets her lover, Claude at his apartment; After some idle chatter and love-making he tells her a story of the shriveled heads that the Jivaro Indians used to give their lovers as tokens of affection but, as she shivers in disgust, he gives her a mink instead. How will they hide it from her husband?
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 1, 1956
69 years ago
Runtime
0h 28m
28 minutes total
User Rating
6.4/10
Good (29 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
Production
Director
Top Cast
Virginie Vitry
as Claire
Anne Doat
as Solange
Jean-Claude Brialy
as Claude
Jacques Doniol-Valcroze
as Jean
François Truffaut
as Party guest (uncredited)
Jean-Luc Godard
as Party guest (uncredited)
Robert Lachenay
as Party guest (uncredited)
Claude Chabrol
as Party guest (uncredited)
Jacques Rivette
as Narrator (uncredited)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- Les Films de la Pléiade
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fool’s Mate about?
Claire is a chic young Parisian woman married to a somewhat older husband, Jean As the story opens, she leaves her husband playing baroque music at the piano, telling him she is off to see her sist...
Who directed Fool’s Mate?
Fool’s Mate was directed by Jacques Rivette.
How long is Fool’s Mate?
Fool’s Mate has a runtime of 0 hours and 28 minutes (28 minutes total).
When was Fool’s Mate released?
Fool’s Mate was released on November 1, 1956 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Fool’s Mate?
The main cast of Fool’s Mate includes Virginie Vitry, Anne Doat, Jean-Claude Brialy, Jacques Doniol-Valcroze, François Truffaut.