Ciné-club 'Le 7e genre / Retour à l'écran' WIVES

WIVES (1975)
by Anja Breien
(84 min - Norway)
With: Anne-Marie Ottersen, Katja Metbøe, Frøidys Armand
Screenplay: Anja Breien

Three childhood friends reunite at a party held in honor of their former teacher. Rediscovering their spontaneity and good humor, and eager to prolong this happy time together, these women decide to leave their husbands, children, and jobs to spend the day together. It's the perfect opportunity to reflect on their individual situations and take stock of their lives.
A feminine, and feminist, response to John Cassavetes' 'Husbands' (1970), 'Wives' offers an irresistible and joyful portrait of this group of friends grappling with their lives, and, by extension, a more biting commentary on their social circle and Norwegian society. 'Wives' spawned two sequels, in 1985 and 1996, with the same trio of actresses portraying women who are still independent, but more at peace. A unique trilogy in the history of cinema.

Our guests: Anne-Laure Brénéol and Lionel Ithurralde, founders of Malavida Films, Ellen Jørgensen, in charge of cultural affairs at the Royal Norwegian Embassy in France (subject to confirmation)








Translated automatically - see original description in French