Autumn Tale

Magali, 45, a wine grower in the South of France, feels isolated now that her son and daughter have left home. Her friend Isabelle tries to find her a husband and places a lonely hearts advertisement on her behalf – without letting her know – to which Gérald replies.

Conte d'automne
France 1998
  • Czech
112 min.
12+
  • This film is available until 31. 8. 2025 in these territories: Czechia, Slovakia.
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Magali has a grown son, a good vineyard and a best friend Isabelle. After the death of her husband, she lives alone and although she works very hard on her vineyard, she doesn't seem to have the courage to start a new relationship. Isabelle, however, thinks that this attractive woman shouldn't be left alone and takes her fate somewhat into her own hands. She places an advert and meets an attractive man who makes no secret of his affection for her. The game is played, but because it is played with emotions, the line between happiness and painful harm is very fragile.

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Credits
Director: Éric Rohmer
Screenplay: Éric Rohmer
Cinematography: Diane Baratier
Music: Claude Marti, Gérard Pansanel, Pierre Peyras, Antonello Salis
Sound: Pascal Ribier
Editing: Mary Stephen
Producer: Françoise Etchegaray
Cast: Marie Rivière, Béatrice Romand, Didier Sandre, Aurélia Alcaïs, Alain Libolt, Alexia Portal
Awards

Venice Film Festival

1998 – Eric Rohmer (Golden Osella – Best Screenplay)

Venice Film Festival

1998 – Eric Rohmer (Sergio Trasatti Award – Special Mention)

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  • This film is available until 31. 8. 2025 in these territories: Czechia, Slovakia.