Elise, or Real Life(1970)
Élise ou la vraie vie
Elise, or Real Life Synopsis
In the middle of the Algerian war, Elise, from Bordeaux, “goes” to Paris to join her brother to earn her living in an automobile factory. There she meets Arezki, an Algerian nationalist activist with whom she falls in love. A chronicle of working life at the time and which highlights the extent of police repression against Algerians.
Elise, or Real Life (1970) is a drama film directed by Michel Drach, released on November 25, 1970 with a runtime of 1h 44m. It stars Marie-José Nat, Mohamed Chouikh, Bernadette Lafont and Jean-Pierre Bisson. Viewers rate it 6.2 out of 10 across 13 ratings.
- Director:
- Michel Drach
- Writers:
- Claire Etcherelli, Michel Drach, Claude Lanzmann
- Cinematographer:
- Claude Zidi
- Production:
- Office National pour le Commerce et l'Industrie Cinématographique (ONCIC), Port Royal Films
- Status:
- Released
Elise, or Real Life Cast & Crew
Main cast
Marie-José Nat
as Elise Le Tellier
Mohamed Chouikh
as Arezki
Bernadette Lafont
as Anna
Jean-Pierre Bisson
as Lucien Le Tellier
Catherine Allégret
as Didi
Mustapha Chadli
as Mustapha
- Alice Reichen
Alice Reichen
as La grand-mère
Martine Chevallier
as Marie-Louise
Jean-Pierre Darras
as Le commissaire
Yves Barsacq
as Un policier
Key crew
Directed by Michel Drach, written by Claire Etcherelli, Michel Drach and Claude Lanzmann.
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Elise, or Real Life Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.2/10 from 13 ratings.
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Elise, or Real Life – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Elise, or Real Life online?
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Who stars in Elise, or Real Life?
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The main cast of Elise, or Real Life (1970) includes Marie-José Nat, Mohamed Chouikh, Bernadette Lafont, Jean-Pierre Bisson and Catherine Allégret. The film was directed by Michel Drach. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Elise, or Real Life released?
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Elise, or Real Life was released on November 25, 1970 and runs for 1h 44m.
Is Elise, or Real Life worth watching?
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Elise, or Real Life (1970) holds an average rating of 6.2 out of 10 from 13 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.