L'Astragale (1968 film)

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L'Astragale
Directed by Guy Casaril
Written by Guy Casaril
Based onL'Astragale, by Albertine Sarrazin
Produced by Pierre Braunberger
Edited by Nicole Gauduchon
Music by Joss Baselli
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Country France
Language French

L'Astragale is a French film directed by Guy Casaril and released in 1968, inspired by the novel of the same name written by Albertine Sarrazin.

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Plot

Nineteen-year-old Anne escapes from prison to join a recently released friend. While jumping the prison wall, she injures her foot and fractures her talus bone. Julien, a mobster, takes her in, looks after her, and makes her discover passionate love. Anne falls very much in love but Julien neglects her. When the latter is arrested, Anne engages in prostitution and theft, putting money aside to live a happy day with him. [2] [3]

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