Nicole Garcia, Bernard Giraudeau, Jean-Pierre Marielle, Ludivine Sagnier, Robinson Stévenin, Julie Depardieu, Yves Jacques, Michel Piccoli. Inspired by the play Chaĭka by Anton Chekhov. Originally released as a motion picture in 2003. Bonus features: Interviews with Claude Miller and Ludivine Sagnier; director biography; photo gallery; theatrical trailer; trailer gallery.
Summary:
The story revolves around Mado, a movie star past her prime who owns an elegant chateau in the serene French countryside. Mado's love Brice is a successful director who continues to cast Mado in his films. Her son Julien, an aspiring filmmaker, despises his "sell-out" mother, but at the same time yearns for her approval. Lili, Julien's girlfriend (and lead actress), is intent on escaping the lowly life of a poor country girl and dreams of stardom. --container
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