The Beggars (1988)

6.5/10 90 min

Overview

This symbolic drama from director Benoit Jacques underscores the characters' human need for affection. Children steal lemons for the thrill, while women steal other women's men from them just to prove they can. Drug smuggling, clandestine love affairs, and two lovers involved with the production of Shakespeare's Othello carry on with their own off-stage tragedy.

Cast

Judith Godrèche

Catherine

Dominique Sanda

Helene

Jean-Philippe Écoffey

Fred

Anne Roussel

Annabelle

Pierre Forget

Le grand-pere

Camille Clavel

Guillaume

Philippe Lévy

Richard

Marques D'Arede

Suzana Borges

Diogo Dória

Filipe Ferrer

Adelaide João

Asdrubal Teles

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