FROM 20 Aug
A WOMAN IS A WOMAN
Jean-Luc Godard
The film tells the story of exotic dancer as she attempts to have a child with her unwilling lover. In the process, she finds herself torn between him and his best friend Alfred (Jean-Paul Belmondo).
His intended triumphal visit, arranged by the mayor to mark the centenary of the local House of Culture, turns into something approaching a nightmare as he confronts the horrors of his childhood: the classmates who mocked him at school; the teacher who scored him with a ‘Fail’ and the chaos of his own family.
This irresistible black comedy, with vivid imagery and strong performances, is the first feature from its director, herself a prominent fashion designer.