Les Anneaux de Bicêtre

Les Anneaux de Bicêtre

1977 · 98 min · ★ 10.0 · Drama

At fifty, René Maugras has lost everything. This wealthy press boss fell into a coma and was rushed to hospital. He has since emerged from his worrying state of health but remains unable to move and communicate. He must also begin rehabilitation, which turns out to be particularly humiliating. Fortunately for him there is Blanche, his nurse, who surrounds him with affection. Blanche takes her case to heart.

Directed by Louis Grospierre · Written by Louis Grospierre

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