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The Duchess of Langeais is a 2007 French-Italian drama film directed by Jacques Rivette. Its original French title is Ne touchez pas la hache. It is based on the 1834 novel of the same name by Honoré de Balzac. The film stars Jeanne Balibar and Guillaume Depardieu as lovers in early 1823 Majorca who are involved in a tormented and frustrating relationship.
Original Release
03/28/2007
US Release
02/22/2008
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Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Michel Piccoli | Vidame de Pamiers |
| Bulle Ogier | Princesse de Blamont-Chauvry / Princess de Blamont-Chauvry |
| Guillaume Depardieu | Armand de Montriveau |
| Jeanne Balibar | Antoinette de Langeais |
| Barbet Schroeder | Duc de Grandlieu |
| Anne Cantineau | Clara de Sérizy / Clara de Serizy |
| Thomas Durand | De Marsay |
| Nicolas Bouchaud | De Trailles |
| Mathias Jung | Julien |
| Julie Judd | Lisette |
Directors
Writers
Pascal Bonitzer, Jacques Rivette, Honoré de Balzac, Christine Laurent
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Michel Piccoli | Vidame de Pamiers |
| Bulle Ogier | Princesse de Blamont-Chauvry / Princess de Blamont-Chauvry |
| Guillaume Depardieu | Armand de Montriveau |
| Jeanne Balibar | Antoinette de Langeais |
| Barbet Schroeder | Duc de Grandlieu |
| Anne Cantineau | Clara de Sérizy / Clara de Serizy |
| Thomas Durand | De Marsay |
| Nicolas Bouchaud | De Trailles |
| Mathias Jung | Julien |
| Julie Judd | Lisette |
| Victoria Zinny | La mère supérieure / Le Mere superieure |
| Remo Girone | Le confesseur au couvent |
| Beppe Chierici | L'alcade |
| Paul Chevillard | Duc de Navarreins |
| Birgit Ludwig | Diane de Maufrigneuse / Dianne de Maufrigneuse |
| Denis Freyd | Abbé Gondrand / Abbe Gondrand |
| Claude Delaugerre | Auguste |
| Marc Barbe | Marquis de Ronquerolles |
| Laurent Battist | Passer-by |
| Evelyne Byot | Passer-by |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Roberto Cicutto | Producer |
| Martine Marignac | Producer |
| Luigi Musini | Producer |
| Ermanno Olmi | Producer |
| Maurice Tinchant | Producer |
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