The Public Woman
La Femme publique
An inexperienced young actress is invited to play a role in a film based on Dostoyevsky's 'The Possessed'. The film director, a Czech immigrant in Paris, takes over her life, and in a short time she is unable to draw the line between acting and reality. She winds up playing a real-life role posing as the dead wife of another Czech immigrant, who is manipulated by the filmmaker into commiting a political assassination.
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LA FEMME PUBLIQUE (Andrzej Zulawski) 1984 Trailer / Bande Annonce
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What are the ratings for The Public Woman?
The Public Woman scores 6.0 on The Movie Database.
Who stars in The Public Woman?
The Public Woman stars Valérie Kaprisky, Francis Huster, Lambert Wilson, Patrick Bauchau, and Gisèle Pascal. Andrzej Żuławski is the director.
How long is The Public Woman?
The Public Woman runs 1h 53m (113 minutes).
When did The Public Woman come out?
The Public Woman was released on June 16, 1984.
Which studio made The Public Woman?
The Public Woman was produced by Hachette-Fox Productions in France.
What language is The Public Woman in?
The Public Woman is in French, and its original title is La Femme publique.
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