La Travestie
Originally released in 1988. La Travestie is a drama/crime film. directed by Yves Boisset.
Starring Zabou Breitman, Yves Afonso, and Bernard Farcy
Synopsis
Nicole is a female attorney who is frustrated with the male-dominated world of provincial law. She embezzles money from a law firm and travels to Paris where she disguises herself as a man in hopes it will make a difference in her life and career. Nicole has two lesbian affairs and becomes a pimp for one of the women. She also has an affair with a man who indicates that he doesn't want a serious relationship. Nicole's loneliness leads her to the affairs as she continues the downward spiral into schizophrenia in this depressing psychological drama.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 3, 1988
37 years ago
Runtime
1h 47m
107 minutes total
User Rating
4.6/10
Mixed (7 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Frequently Asked Questions
What is La Travestie about?
Nicole is a female attorney who is frustrated with the male-dominated world of provincial law. She embezzles money from a law firm and travels to Paris where she disguises herself as a man in hopes...
Who directed La Travestie?
La Travestie was directed by Yves Boisset.
How long is La Travestie?
La Travestie has a runtime of 1 hours and 47 minutes (107 minutes total).
When was La Travestie released?
La Travestie was released on August 3, 1988 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in La Travestie?
The main cast of La Travestie includes Zabou Breitman, Yves Afonso, Bernard Farcy, Anna Galiena, Valérie Steffen.