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State of Grace (1986 film)
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Wikipedia article
'State of Grace' or 'L'tat de Grace' is a 1986 French drama romance film, directed by Jacques Rouffio.
Plot
The film is set in 1980s France during the early years of Franois Mitterrand's presidency. Florence Vannier-Buchet, a women's rights activist, is happily married to Protestant banker Jean-Marc Buchet who operates a major sporting goods company.
During a stormy meeting of the Conseil national du patronat franais (CNPF; National Council of French Employers), she meets Antoine Lombard, the new Secretary of State for Universities and Socialist Activities, and elected member of the "pink wave." The two become involved in a passionate extramarital romance. They attempt to carry on their affair, fulfil their careers, all while seeking political change.
Cast
* Nicole Garcia as Florence Vannier-Buchet
* Pierre Arditi as Jean-Marc Vannier-Buchet
* Sami Frey as Antoine Lombard
* Dominique Labourier as Jeanne Lombard
* Yvette Etivant as Madeleine Lombard
* Jean Rougerie as Edmond Lombard
* Catherine Hiegel as Sylvie
* Philippe Lotard as Pierre-Julien
* Yves Pignot as Eric Buppon
* Marc Berman as Weber
* Ccile Mazan as Nathalie
* Andr Thorent as Florian
* Jean-Eric Grandgrard as Claude
* Catherine Jacob
* Mawenn
References
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