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La Séparation (1994): cast, story & where to watch

1994 · Film · ★ 5.9

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Released in 1994, La Séparation is a drama film directed by Christian Vincent, running about 88 minutes.

What it’s about. In Paris, Pierre and Anne have been living together for a couple of years and they have the eighteen months son Loulou, who stays with the nanny Laurence during the day while they work. Their best friends are the couple Victor and Claire, who also is not married but live together. Out of the blue, Pierre feels Anne estranged with him and sooner she discloses that she is in love with another man. Pierre seems to accept her affair but their relationship rapidly deteriorates, and Pierre becomes violent with her.

Who’s in it. La Séparation stars Isabelle Huppert as Anne, Daniel Auteuil as Pierre, Karin Viard as Claire and Jérôme Deschamps as Victor, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, La Séparation has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch La Séparation page.

If you liked it. Fans of La Séparation tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch La Séparation (1994)?
In GB, La Séparation is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is La Séparation worth watching?
La Séparation holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in La Séparation?
La Séparation stars Isabelle Huppert, Daniel Auteuil, Karin Viard, Jérôme Deschamps and Christian Benedetti.
When was La Séparation released?
La Séparation was released in 1994, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.