La Maladie de Sachs


1h 47m 1999

Brief Synopsis

Small town doctor Bruno Sachs is a friendly man, amiably chatting with all of his patients and never taking on a cold business-like manner. The entire town depends upon and appreciates Dr Sachs, who works at the regional hospital and runs a private practice. Nevertheless, Sachs is lonesome and so wh

Film Details

Also Known As
Sach's Disease, maladie de Sachs
Genre
Adaptation
Drama
Release Date
1999
Production Company
France 2 Cinéma; Playtime; StudioCanal
Distribution Company
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc.; PathT International; PathT International; Pathe Image

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 47m

Synopsis

Small town doctor Bruno Sachs is a friendly man, amiably chatting with all of his patients and never taking on a cold business-like manner. The entire town depends upon and appreciates Dr Sachs, who works at the regional hospital and runs a private practice. Nevertheless, Sachs is lonesome and so when he meets Pauline, who comes to him for an abortion, the two start up a relationship. Pauline's cheerfulness is exactly what Sachs needs and the two make a good match.

Film Details

Also Known As
Sach's Disease, maladie de Sachs
Genre
Adaptation
Drama
Release Date
1999
Production Company
France 2 Cinéma; Playtime; StudioCanal
Distribution Company
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc.; PathT International; PathT International; Pathe Image

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 47m

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Trivia

Miscellaneous Notes

Winner of the 1999 Prix Melies for Best French Film of the Year from the French Union of Film Critics.

Winner of the Gold Hugo Award for Best Film at the 1999 Chicago International Film Festival.

Winner of the Jury Prize for Best Screenplay and co-winner, along with Zhang Yang ("Shower"), of the Silver Shell for Best Director at the 1999 San Sebastian International Film Festival.

Released in United States September 1999

Released in United States October 1999

Released in United States 2000

Shown at San Sebastian International Film Festival (Official Selection) September 16-25, 1999.

Shown at Chicago International Film Festival (in competition) October 6-21, 1999.

Shown at Vancouver International Film Festival September 22 - October 5, 2000.

Released in United States September 1999 (Shown at San Sebastian International Film Festival (Official Selection) September 16-25, 1999.)

Released in United States October 1999 (Shown at Chicago International Film Festival (in competition) October 6-21, 1999.)

Released in United States 2000 (Shown at Vancouver International Film Festival September 22 - October 5, 2000.)