Cousin, Cousine
“A rare romantic comedy”
Cast
Marie-Christine Barrault 
Victor Lanoux 
Marie-France Pisier 
Guy Marchand 
Ginette Garcin Sybil Maas
Credits
Written by: 
Jean-Charles Tacchella
Plot
Two distant cousins meet at a wedding banquet for an elderly couple. Over time, a close friendship develops between them, but their spouses begin to think that they are more than just friends.
Sinekatalog’s take
Cousin, Cousine (1975) is a French comedy directed by Jean-Charles Tacchella. It stars Marie-Christine Barrault, Victor Lanoux and Marie-France Pisier. It runs 95 minutes. It is listed here for its festival and awards record.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.
Awards
- San Sebastián International Film Festival 1976: Best Director (Silver Shell for Best Director) — Jean-Charles Tacchella
Ratings
IMDb: 6.7 / 10 (1,978 votes)
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