The Reader (1988 film)
Encyclopedia
The Reader is a 1988 film based on Raymond Jean's novel "La Lectrice".
Marie embarks on her new profession with gusto. As she reads to her clients, all of whom are seeking a little more than the solace of literature, she works a fantastical transformation on them.
-like structure of the narrative. There are multiple layers of story, and actors play multiple parts.
Plot
Inspired by the story of Marie, a woman who advertises her services as a reader of literature, Constance decides to do the same.Marie embarks on her new profession with gusto. As she reads to her clients, all of whom are seeking a little more than the solace of literature, she works a fantastical transformation on them.
Review
Deville explores themes that not only consider literature, but the cinema too. This playfully self-reflexive tone is reinforced in the Chinese boxesChinese boxes
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-like structure of the narrative. There are multiple layers of story, and actors play multiple parts.
Awards and nominations
- César Awards (France)
- Won: Best Actor – Supporting RoleCésar Award for Best Actor in a Supporting RoleList of winners and nominees of the César Award for Best Supporting Actor .-1970s:-1980s:-1990s:-2000s:-2010s:-References:...
(Patrick Chesnais) - Nominated: Best Actress – Leading RoleCésar Award for Best ActressList of winners and nominees of the César Award for Best Actress .-Winners and nominees:...
(Miou-Miou) - Nominated: Best Actress – Supporting RoleCésar Award for Best Actress in a Supporting RoleList of winners and nominees of the César Award for Best Supporting Actress .-Winners:Adapted from the article , from Wikinfo, licensed under the GNU Free Documentation License....
(María Casares) - Nominated: Best DirectorCésar Award for Best DirectorThis is the list of winners and nominees of the César Award for Best Director .-1970s:-1980s:-1990s:-2000s:-2010s:...
(Michel Deville) - Nominated: Best Editing (Raymonde Guyot)
- Nominated: Best FilmCésar Award for Best FilmThe winners and nominees of the César Award for Best Film .-1970s:-1980s:-1990s:-2000s:-2010s:...
- Nominated: Best Poster (Benjamin Baltimore)
- Nominated: Best Production Design (Thierry Leproust)
- Nominated: Best Screenplay (Michel or Rosalinde Deville)
- Won: Best Actor – Supporting Role