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Still from Rupture — Rupture (1961) — Pierre Etaix and Jean-Claude Carrière, Pierre Étaix, Jean-Claude CarrièrePhotographed by Pierre Levent

Poster for Rupture

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

Rupture

France / French / 1961 / 11m

Drama Comedy Shorts

Letterboxd: 3.56/5·1K ratings·197 reviewson Letterboxd
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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

Double Feature

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Poster for Happy Anniversary

Happy Anniversary1962

Both directed by Jean-Claude Carrière and Pierre Étaix, and both starring Pierre Étaix

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Yoyo1965Both directed by Pierre Étaix, and both starring Pierre Étaix
Le grand amour1969Both directed by Pierre Étaix, and both starring Pierre Étaix

Rupture (1961) | Criteria