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To Die of Love

1971 · 110 min · Director: André Cayatte

To Die of Love (1971) is a drama, directed by André Cayatte. It stars Annie Girardot and Bruno Pradal. The 110-minute film holds an audience score of 6.4/10.

What To Die of Love Is About

Danièle is a teacher of thirty-two. In the heat that follows May 1968 she becomes involved with Gérard, a seventeen-year-old student of hers. The boy's parents lodge a complaint. What comes after that is the court, the press and the talk of the town. Danièle is squeezed from every direction, and the case turns her from a person into a matter to be settled. André Cayatte directs, with Annie Girardot as Danièle. The story is real: Gabrielle Russier, a teacher in Marseille, killed herself on 1 September 1969 after being prosecuted over her relationship with a student. The film drew close to six million admissions in France and was the third most watched film of its year.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is To Die of Love about?

Danièle is a teacher of thirty-two. In the heat that follows May 1968 she becomes involved with Gérard, a seventeen-year-old student of hers.

Where can I watch To Die of Love?

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How long is To Die of Love?

To Die of Love runs for 110 minutes (1h 50m).

When did To Die of Love come out?

To Die of Love was released in 1971.

Who directed To Die of Love?

To Die of Love was directed by André Cayatte.

Who stars in To Die of Love?

To Die of Love stars Annie Girardot, Bruno Pradal, François Simon, Claude Cerval.

What is To Die of Love's rating?

To Die of Love holds 6.9/10 on IMDb and 6.4/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 67 out of 100.

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