The Old Maid (1972 film)

The Old Maid French La Vieille Fille is a 1972 French comedy film directed by JeanPierre Blanc. It was entered into the 22nd Berlin International Film Festival where Blanc won the Silver Bear for Best Director.

After being projected the film, distributors refused to release it despite the combined star power of its two leads, Annie Girardot and Philippe Noiret. However, it was finally released as a filler after the commercial failure of Franois Truffauts Two English Girls. Against all odds, The Old Maid became a critical and commercial success, spending ten weeks in Frances box office top ten.As a first time director, Jean Pierre Blancs performance was highlighted by the press who praised the elements of social satire of the film, as well as the duo Annie Girardot and Philippe Noiret which was later reunited several times throughout the 1970s in such successful comedies as La Mandarine which was released two weeks after The Old Maid, Dear Detective, or Jupiters Thigh. ........

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