Tell Her That I Love Her

Synopsis

This Sweet Sickness (original title: Dites-lui que je l'aime) is a 1977 French drama film starring Gérard Depardieu. The movie follows a man named David who becomes obsessed with a woman named Julia, despite her being married to another man. As David's infatuation grows stronger, he descends into a spiral of delusion and desperation. The film explores themes of unrequited love, obsession, and the destructive power of desire. With captivating performances and a suspenseful narrative, This Sweet Sickness delves into the complexities of human relationships and the consequences of unchecked emotions.

Cast

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  Gérard Depardieu

  David Martinaud

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  Miou-Miou

  Juliette

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  Claude Piéplu

  Choiun

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  Jacques Denis

  Gérard Dutilleux

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  Dominique Laffin

  Lise

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  Christian Clavier

  François

Reviews

This Sweet Sickness received mixed reviews from critics. While some praised Gérard Depardieu's intense portrayal of the obsessive protagonist, others found the film's pacing slow and its plot predictable. Rotten Tomatoes described the movie as 'a mesmerizing character study that delves deep into the psyche of obsession' but criticized its lack of narrative depth. IMDb users rated the film 6.6/10, with many highlighting the strong chemistry between the lead actors. Metacritic's review noted the film's atmospheric cinematography and haunting score, but felt that the story lacked originality. Overall, This Sweet Sickness is a thought-provoking exploration of love and longing, despite its flaws.

See also

Pulp Fiction

Joker

Titanic

Coco