Les choses de la vie

Pierre is the victim of a terrible car accident. Seriously injured, he strives to get his life back on track. His experiences have made him realise the importance of the simple things in life, its pleasure and its pain which make up the sheer joy of living.

Directed by: Claude Sautet (France, 1969)
Cast: Michel Piccoli (Pierre), Romy Schneider (Hélène), Léa Massari (Catherine), Gérard Lartigau (Bertrand), Jean Bouise (François), Boby Lapointe
Genre: drama
Awards: Louis Delluc Prize (1969), nominations (Cannes, 1970)