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Rupture (1961) | Criteria

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Rupture

France • French • 1961 • 11m

Directors

Pierre Etaix and Jean-Claude Carrière, Pierre Étaix, Jean-Claude Carrière

Drama Comedy Shorts

3.56/5·1K ratings·197 reviewson Letterboxd

Synopsis

A man receives a breakup letter from his sweetheart. The pained lover decides to reply, yet his writing utensils conspire to thwart him.

Part of Box Set

Pierre Etaix

#655 Criterion Collection

Credits

Crew

DirectorPierre Etaix and Jean-Claude Carrière, Pierre Étaix, Jean-Claude Carrière

CinematographerPierre Levent

ComposerJean Paillaud

ProducerPaul Claudon

Cast

Anne-Marie Royer