The Final Lesson
Nov 04 2015
•2h 45m
•Drama, Family
At 92 years old, Madeleine decides to set the date and conditions of her death. By telling her daughter Diane and her son Pierre, she hopes to prepare them as gently as possible but it comes as a shock, and their minds are set ablaze. Until the end, Madeleine will keep her dignity, wits, and passion for life as a course of conduct, so she can give them all, and in particular Diane, a touching “final lesson”.
Cast
See allSandrine Bonnaire
Diane
Marthe Villalonga
Madeleine
Antoine Duléry
Pierre
Gilles Cohen
Clovis
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