Therese D
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Therese D

The year is 1926. In the Landes region, free-spirited Thérèse Larroque, the daughter of a wealthy pinery owner and radical-socialist politician, marri...es Bernard Desqueyroux, another pinery owner. Although she does it half-heartedly, she thinks that marriage may help her to "sort out all the ideas in her mind". But her disappointment is great. Her wedding night is all but fascinating and when she becomes pregnant she realizes the baby matters more to Bernard than herself. While Thérèse stifles in her husband's beautiful residence among stiff in-laws who do not think high of her, ideas keep on roaming her mind. Show More

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In the year 1926, Thérèse Larroque, a free-spirited young woman, marries Bernard Desqueyroux, a fellow pinery owner. However, Thérèse enters into the marriage with a sense of skepticism, hoping that it will help her sort out her thoughts and philosophical ideas. Sadly, her expectations are crushed as she soon realizes that Bernard is more interested in the impending arrival of their child than in her own well-being.

The beautiful residence that Thérèse finds herself living in becomes a suffocating environment, as her in-laws have disdainful opinions of her. Trapped in this stifling atmosphere, Thérèse's mind continues to wander and ideas consume her thoughts.

Thérèse D is a captivating film set in the Landes region of France. The story follows Thérèse Larroque as she navigates her life as a young wife in a loveless marriage. The film paints a vivid picture of the societal expectations faced by women at the time, highlighting Thérèse's struggle to find her own voice and identity.

This emotionally charged film combines stunning cinematography with a powerful performance from lead actress Audrey Tautou, effectively capturing the internal turmoil of Thérèse's character. Thérèse D is a thought-provoking exploration of marital dissatisfaction and the longing for personal freedom, making it a must-watch for fans of period dramas and character-driven stories.