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Bed and Board (1970)

"First Truffaut gave us The 400 Blows. Then Stolen Kisses... and now Bed and Board."

7.119701h 37mFR
ComedyDramaRomance

Directed by François Truffaut

Rating

7.1/10

Runtime

1h 37m

Language

FR

Release

September 9, 1970

Director

François Truffaut

Official Trailer

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Overview

Parisian everyman Antoine Doinel has married his sweetheart Christine Darbon, and the newlyweds have set up a cozy domestic life of selling flowers and giving violin lessons while Antoine fitfully works on his long-gestating novel. As Christine becomes pregnant with the couple's first child, Antoine...

Cast

Jean-Pierre Léaud

Jean-Pierre Léaud

Antoine Doinel

Claude Jade

Claude Jade

Christine Doinel

Daniel Ceccaldi

Daniel Ceccaldi

Lucien Darbon

Claire Duhamel

Claire Duhamel

Madame Darbon

Hiroko Matsumoto

Hiroko Matsumoto

Kyoko

Daniel Boulanger

Daniel Boulanger

Le Voisin Ténor

Silvana Blasi

Silvana Blasi

Silvana, la Femme du Ténor

Barbara Laage

Barbara Laage

Monique, la Secrétaire

Claude Véga

Claude Véga

Le Pseudo Étrangleur

Danièle Girard

Danièle Girard

Ginette, la Serveuse

Philippe Léotard

Philippe Léotard

L'homme Ivre (uncredited)

François Truffaut

François Truffaut

Le Marchand de Journaux (voice) (uncredited)

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into Bed and Board (1970), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

Parisian everyman Antoine Doinel has married his sweetheart Christine Darbon, and the newlyweds have set up a cozy domestic life of selling flowers and giving violin lessons while Antoine fitfully works on his long-gestating novel. As Christine becomes pregnant with the couple's first child, Antoine finds himself enraptured with a young Japanese beauty. The complications change the course of their relationship forever.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of Bed and Board. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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