The Woman Who Drinks(2001)
La femme qui boit
The Woman Who Drinks Synopsis
On the eve of her final moments, a woman recalls her alcoholic past. She revisits her entire youth, including a binge that, at 46, cost her everything she had: "Loneliness and aging are themes that impose themselves on me, in one form or another. As for alcoholism, it fascinates me because of the revolt it underpins, and revolts me because of the unhappiness it creates around itself.
The Woman Who Drinks (2001) is a drama and romance film directed by Bernard Émond, released on March 9, 2001 with a runtime of 1h 31m. It stars Élise Guilbault, Luc Picard, Michel Forget and Fanny Mallette. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 12 ratings.
- Director:
- Bernard Émond
- Writers:
- Bernard Émond
- Producers:
- Bernadette Payeur
- Cinematographer:
- Jean-Claude Labrecque
- Composer:
- Pierre Desrochers
- Production:
- ACPAV
- Status:
- Released
The Woman Who Drinks Cast & Crew
Main cast
Élise Guilbault
as Paulette
Luc Picard
as Frank
Michel Forget
as Joe Belley
Fanny Mallette
as Young Paulette
- Laurent Lacoursière
Laurent Lacoursière
as René
Gilles Renaud
as Brunelle
Lise Castonguay
as Yvonne
Alexandrine Agostini
as Aline
Roch Aubert
as Policier
Patrice Robitaille
as Invitée, Joueur de cartes
- Linda Sauvé
Linda Sauvé
as Invitée
- Denis Gravereaux
Denis Gravereaux
as Invité
Key crew
Directed by Bernard Émond, written by Bernard Émond, produced by Bernadette Payeur.
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The Woman Who Drinks Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 12 ratings.
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The Woman Who Drinks – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Woman Who Drinks online?
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The Woman Who Drinks (2001) is currently available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Woman Who Drinks?
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The main cast of The Woman Who Drinks (2001) includes Élise Guilbault, Luc Picard, Michel Forget, Fanny Mallette and Laurent Lacoursière. The film was directed by Bernard Émond. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Woman Who Drinks released?
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The Woman Who Drinks was released on March 9, 2001 and runs for 1h 31m.
Is The Woman Who Drinks worth watching?
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The Woman Who Drinks (2001) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 12 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.