Year: 1981
Runtime: 100 mins
Language: French
Director: Francis Reusser
Jean, haunted by his mother’s early death and a lost childhood, finds photos that inspire an imagined lover. He names her and waits for her while starting a real affair with Carole, concealing his fantasy. The childless couple who introduce Carole split, highlighting childhood’s influence. When Carole learns the phantom woman isn’t real, Jean’s illusion collapses, leading to a symbolic, emotionally charged climax.
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