In the Midst of Life
Original title: Au coeur de la vie
1963 · 1 h 35 min
Robert EnricoCast
Roger Jacquet Anne Cornaly Stéphane Fey Pierre Boffety Frédérique Ruchaud François Frankiel
Plot
This Civil War anthology adapts three Ambrose Bierce stories "An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge," "Chickamauga" and "The Mockingbird."
Sinekatalog’s take
In the Midst of Life (1963) is a French drama directed by Robert Enrico. It stars Roger Jacquet, Anne Cornaly and Stéphane Fey. 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 1963: Best Director (Silver Shell for Best Director) — Robert Enrico
Ratings
IMDb: 8.0 / 10 (140 votes)
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