Judith Therpauve is a French drama film directed by Patrice Chéreau.
Plot Therpauve Judith, who was "Queen" in the days of the Resistance, is asked by her former friends to take charge of the daily regional newspaper "The Free Republic". She quickly realizes that the poor financial health of the newspaper is orchestrated by a businessman who wants to buy it back at a low price. Judith manages to drive up sales, but unfair maneuvers succeed and they are forced to sell. Feeling useless and alone, and with little support from her staff, she commits suicide.
Cast
Simone Signoret : Judith Therpauve Philippe Léotard : Jean-Pierre Maurier Robert Manuel : Droz François Simon : Claude Hirsch-Balland Daniel Lecourtois : Desfraizeaux László Szabó : Lepage Daniel Schmid : Jean Bernard-Pierre Donnadieu : Laindreaux Marcel Imhoff : Pierre Damien Jean Rougeul : Genty Alain David : Louis Jean Rougerie : Fournol Hermine Karagheuz : Nicole Gérard Dournel : Lecacheux Jean Berger : Marc Loussier Laurence Bourdil : Marianne Marie-Paule André : Jeanne Anne Delbée : Gisèle Fabienne Arel : Sonia Philippe Castelli : The Bailiff
Accolades Year Award Category Recipient Result1979César Awards César Award for Best Cinematography Pierre Lhomme César Award for Best Sound Harald Maury
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