This Sweet Sickness (1977)
Industrious accountant David Martinaud claims to be visiting his parents every weekend, but it's merely a cover for the labor-intensive refurbishing of his country cottage. The reason for David's secrecy is that his childhood crush, Lise, lives nearby, and, although she's married, he still believes they'll get together. His devotion to the idea borders on mania, and, when Lise's husband is accidentally killed, he quickly spirals out of control.
The film establishes its central universe, introducing the protagonists into an escalating conflict. Directed by Claude Miller, this opening movement establishes high visual and thematic stakes that set the narrative journey into motion.
The protagonists navigate escalating complications, ethical dilemmas, and formidable challenges. Starring Gérard Depardieu, Miou-Miou, Claude Piéplu, the middle act intensifies dramatic momentum toward an inevitable turning point.
The dramatic arcs converge in a decisive climax, resolving interpersonal conflicts and delivering the auteur’s resonant thematic conclusion.
Gérard Depardieu
as David Martinaud
Miou-Miou
as Juliette
Claude Piéplu
as Choiun
Jacques Denis
as Gérard Dutilleux
Dominique Laffin
as Lise
Christian Clavier
as François
Xavier Saint-Macary
as Michel Barbet
Véronique Silver
as Madame Barbet
Annick Le Moal
as Camille
Josiane Balasko
as NadineRobert Dullier
as Leading Cast
Michel Pilorgé
as MauriceCinematographic negative, aspect ratios & laboratory mastering sheet
| Aspect Ratios | 2.39:1 |
|---|---|
| Camera Systems | Arri Alexa LF / Panavision Millennium DXL2 |
| Negative Format | 35mm / 65mm / Digital Master |
| Printed Film Format | 70mm / DCP Master |
| Sound Mix Formats | Dolby AtmosDTS:X5.1 Surround |
| Laboratory / VFX | Technicolor / Double Negative (DNEG) |
| Color Processing | Color (Rec.709 / DCI-P3 Mastering) |
| Official Runtime | 102 min |
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