In the Shadow of Women(2016)

Name: In the Shadow of Women
Director: Philippe Garrel
Genre: Drama, Romance
Released: Jan 15, 2016
Cast: Clotilde Courau, Stanislas Merhar, Lena Paugam, Vimala Pons

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1h 13m
- Drama
- Romance

Release Date: Jan 15, 2016

Pierre and Manon are a pair of poor documentary makers, who scrape by with odd jobs. When Pierre meets young trainee Elisabeth, he falls for her, but wants to keep Manon at the same time. But the new girl in his life finds out that Manon has a lover. When she tells Pierre, the ti... Read all

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Release Details

Original Release | Jan 15, 2016 | Limited

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Box Office Results

2025-04-29T04:33:52.011Z

Results

Opening Weekend US & Canada:
$10,431
Total US & Canada:
$50,291
Total International
$102,511
Total Worldwide:
$152,802

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Director & Top Cast

Philippe Garrel
Director

Clotilde Courau
Manon

Stanislas Merhar
Pierre

Lena Paugam
Elisabeth

Vimala Pons
Lisa

Technical Specifications

Sound Mix: Dolby Digital

Aspect Ratio: 2.39 : 1

Other Details

Country of Origin: France, Switzerland

Language: French

Summaries

Storyline

Pierre and Manon are a struggling Parisian couple who share life and work as documentary filmmakers, barely making ends meet. When Pierre begins a clandestine affair with a young intern, Elisabeth, he refuses to leave Manon and tries to sustain both relationships. Feeling neglected, Manon eventually takes a lover of her own. The secret is revealed when Elisabeth discovers Manon's infidelity and tells Pierre. Wounded by betrayal, Pierre ultimately returns to Manon, confronting the complexities of love, loyalty, and desire in their fragile relationship.