A Woman in White

A Woman in White
A Woman in White
Directed by	Claude Autant-Lara
Written by	Jean AurencheRené Wheeler
Based on	Journal d'une femme en blanc (Diary of a Woman in White)1964 novelby André Soubiran
Produced by	Ghislaine Autant-Lara
Starring	Marie-José NatJean ValmontClaude Gensac
Cinematography	Michel Kelber
Edited by	Madeleine Gug
Music by	Michel Magne
Productioncompanies	Gaumont Arco Film
Distributed by	Gaumont Distribution
Release date	28 April 1965 (1965-04-28);
Running time	110 minutes
Countries	France Italy
Language	French
Box office	$17.6 million

A Woman in White (French: Le Journal d'une femme en blanc) is a 1965 French-Italian drama film directed by Claude Autant-Lara and starring Marie-José Nat, Jean Valmont and Claude Gensac. It was written by Jean Aurenche and André Soubiran.

The film's sets were designed by the art director Max Douy.

Plot summary

The story follows Claude Sauvage, a young gynecologist working in a large Parisian maternity hospital during the 1960s. As she navigates her demanding professional environment, Claude is confronted with the challenges of providing care to women facing difficult reproductive issues, including unwanted pregnancies and the controversial topic of abortion.

Claude encounters a range of patients, from struggling young women to those burdened by large families, highlighting the social and economic pressures women face. Throughout her work, she is determined to support women's rights to control their bodies despite societal taboos and legal restrictions of the time.

Complicating her situation, Claude herself becomes pregnant by her colleague, Dr. Pascal, which forces her to confront her own values and the consequences of her choices. The film is presented as a personal diary, offering insight into Claude's internal struggles with professional sexism, personal responsibility, and her commitment to compassionate care.

Cast

Marie-José Nat as Claude Sauvage
Claude Gensac as Mlle Viralleau
Jean Valmont as Pascal
Paloma Matta as Mariette Hugon
Jean-Pierre Dorat as Landeau
Ellen Bernsen as'Mme Michelon
Robert Benoît as Yves Hugon
Martine de Breteuil as La mère de Mariette
Germaine Delbat as Un docteur
Daniel Ceccaldi as 'L'inspecteur Georget

References

^"Le Journal d\'une femme en blanc (1965)". JPBox-Office.

External links

A Woman in White at IMDb

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[1] "Le Journal d\'une femme en blanc (1965)". JPBox-Office.

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