Une semaine de vacances

Laurence, French teacher at a Lyon secondary school, simply can't take any more. Her doctor prescribes a week off. Whilst her partner Pierre has no idea how to help her, she decides to get away and take stock of her life, both personal and professional.

Directed by: Bertrand Tavernier (France, 1980)
Cast: Nathalie Baye (Laurence), Gérard Lanvin (Pierre), Flore Fitzgerald (Anne), Michel Galabru (Mancheron), Jean Dasté (Laurence's father), Marie-Louise Ebeli (Laurence's mother), Philippe Delaigue (Jacques), Philippe Léotard (le docteur Sabouret), Philippe Noiret (Michel Descombes), Jean-Claude Durand (Philippe), Nils Tavernier (Patrice)
Genre: comedy drama
Awards: official selection (1981 César Awards, 1980 Cannes Film Festival)