One Sings, the Other Doesn't (1977)
L'une chante, l'autre pas
Overview
The intertwined lives of two women in 1970s France, set against the progress of the women's movement in which Agnes Varda was involved. Pomme and Suzanne meet when Pomme helps Suzanne obtain an abortion after a third pregnancy which she cannot afford. They lose contact but meet again ten years later. Pomme has become an unconventional singer, Suzanne a serious community worker - despite the contrast they remain friends and share in the various dramas of each others' lives, in the process affirming their different female identities.
Where to watch One Sings, the Other Doesn't
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | HBO Max | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 |
| United Kingdom | Curzon | Apple TV, Amazon Video, Curzon Home Cinema, YouTube | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube |
| Canada | — | Apple TV | Apple TV |
| Australia | MUBI | — | — |
| Ireland | IFI@Home | Apple TV, IFI@Home, Curzon Home Cinema | Apple TV |
| New Zealand | MUBI | — | — |
| France | MUBI | Apple TV, Orange VOD, Canal VOD, Sooner +2 | Apple TV, Orange VOD, Canal VOD, Sooner +2 |
| South Korea | wavve, Watcha, TVING | wavve | wavve |
| Sweden | Draken Film | SF Anytime, TriArt Play | SF Anytime |
| Poland | Cinobo | — | — |
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What is One Sings, the Other Doesn't about?
The intertwined lives of two women in 1970s France, set against the progress of the women's movement in which Agnes Varda was involved. Pomme and Suzanne meet when Pomme helps Suzanne obtain an abortion after a third pregnancy which she cannot afford. They lose contact but meet again ten years later. Pomme has become an unconventional singer, Suzanne a serious community worker - despite the contrast they remain friends and share in the various dramas of each others' lives, in the process affirming their different female identities. One Sings, the Other Doesn't is a Drama, Music movie, released on 1977-03-09, runtime 122 minutes.
Is One Sings, the Other Doesn't worth watching?
TMDB users rate One Sings, the Other Doesn't 7.2 out of 10 from 126 ratings. Reception is mixed-to-positive.
Where can I watch One Sings, the Other Doesn't?
In the United States, One Sings, the Other Doesn't streams on HBO Max and can be rented from Amazon Video and Apple TV. The table on this page lists 9 more countries. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Agnès Varda
Cast
- Thérèse Liotard as Suzanne
- Valérie Mairesse as Pauline aka Pomme
- Robert Dadiès as Jérôme
- Mona Mairesse as Pomme's Mother
- Francis Lemaire as Pomme's Father
- François Courbin as Mathieu (9 months)
- Salomé Wimille as Marie (3 years)
- Nicole Clément as Philosophy Teacher
- Patricia Cartier as Chorus Friend
- Sapho as Painted Chorus Girl
- Dane Porret as Rocker Yéyé
- Françoise Bette as Concierge
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