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Douce

1943 · 109 min · Director: Claude Autant-Lara

Douce (1943) is a drama film, directed by Claude Autant-Lara. It stars Odette Joyeux and Roger Pigaut. The 109-minute film holds an audience score of 7.2/10.

What Douce Is 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 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.

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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.

Where can I watch Douce?

Douce is available to watch on digital platforms such as Criterion Channel. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is Douce?

Douce runs for 109 minutes (1h 49m).

When did Douce come out?

Douce was released in 1943.

Who directed Douce?

Douce was directed by Claude Autant-Lara.

Who stars in Douce?

Douce stars Odette Joyeux, Roger Pigaut, Madeleine Robinson, Jean Debucourt.

What is Douce's rating?

Douce holds 7.1/10 on IMDb and 7.2/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 67 out of 100.

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