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Berthe

Berthe

Jun 01, 1976 · 1h 4m

Rated 7 out of 10

Director

Patrick Ledoux

Overview

Berthe, a pretty young woman, has suffered from a mental disease since she was a child. A doctor has tried for years to understand her behavior and to teach her some basic notions such as those of time and emotional expression. But he also tends to use her as a guinea-pig and does not oppose her parents when they decide to marry her as a way to solve her problems. Unfortunately the cure proves worse than the disease as Berthe's husband, who soon tires of her, abandons her and leaves her more helpless than ever... —Guy Bellinger

About Berthe

What is Berthe about?

Berthe, a pretty young woman, has suffered from a mental disease since she was a child. A doctor has tried for years to understand her behavior and to teach her some basic notions such as those of time and emotional expression. But he also tends to use her as a guinea-pig and does not oppose her parents when they decide to marry her as a way to solve her problems. Unfortunately the cure proves…

When was Berthe released?

Berthe was released on June 1, 1976.

How long is Berthe?

Berthe runs 1 hour 4 minutes (64 minutes).

Who directed Berthe?

Berthe was directed by Patrick Ledoux.

Who is in the cast of Berthe?

The cast of Berthe includes Antoine Carette (Le père de Berthe (as Toon Carette)), Suzy Falk (La mère de Berthe), Marion Hänsel (La servante), Alfonso Lipp (Le médecin) and Jean-Jacques Moreau (Le mari de Berthe).