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COMEDY . 2016 . 0h 30m . 6.8/10

La Femme et le TGV_

"Sometimes life seems to pass at 300 km/h"

Élise Lafontaine has a secret routine. Every morning and evening for many years, she has been waving at the express train that passes her house. One fateful day, she finds a letter from the train conductor in her garden and her lonely life is turned upside down. She engages in a promising correspondence through poetic and thoughtful letters where the two anonymous writers share their worlds with each other. But Elise’s fairytale is cut short when the train line permanently detours for a shorter route to Paris. Not willing to do without her daily delight, Elise prompts a daring escape from her comfort zone and sets out to find the train conductor.

Starring Jane Birkin, Gilles Tschudi, Lucien Guignard
6.8/10
Rating
0h 30m
Runtime
2016
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Sometimes life seems to pass at 300 km/h

Élise Lafontaine has a secret routine. Every morning and evening for many years, she has been waving at the express train that passes her house. One fateful day, she finds a letter from the train conductor in her garden and her lonely life is turned upside down. She engages in a promising correspondence through poetic and thoughtful letters where the two anonymous writers share their worlds with each other. But Elise’s fairytale is cut short when the train line permanently detours for a shorter route to Paris. Not willing to do without her daily delight, Elise prompts a daring escape from her comfort zone and sets out to find the train conductor.

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Cast
Jane Birkin stars as Élise in La Femme et le TGV.
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Year context
La Femme et le TGV was released 10 years ago in 2016.
Overview
Élise Lafontaine has a secret routine. Every morning and evening for many years, she has been waving at the express train that passes her house. One fateful ...
La Femme et le TGV is a Comedy, Drama film with a runtime of 0h 30m.

CAST (9)

Jane Birkin
Jane Birkin
Élise
Gilles Tschudi
Gilles Tschudi
Bruno
Lucien Guignard
Lucien Guignard
Jacques
Mathieu Bisson
Mathieu Bisson
Pierre
Manuela Biedermann
Manuela Biedermann
Charlotte
Julie Dray
Julie Dray
Dance Teacher
VV
Viola von Scarpatetti
Dustlady
NH
Nicolas Heini
Bruno's Son
DD
Dorin Dragos
Peddler

DETAILS

Release
Status
Released
Runtime
30 min (0h 30m)
Country
CH
Rating
6.8/10 (28 votes)

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is La Femme et le TGV about?
Élise Lafontaine has a secret routine. Every morning and evening for many years, she has been waving at the express train that passes her house. One fateful day, she finds a letter from the train conductor in her garden and her lonely life is turned upside down. She engages in a promising correspondence through poetic and thoughtful letters where the two anonymous writers share their worlds with each other. But Elise’s fairytale is cut short when the train line permanently detours for a shorter route to Paris. Not willing to do without her daily delight, Elise prompts a daring escape from her comfort zone and sets out to find the train conductor.
How long is La Femme et le TGV?
La Femme et le TGV has a runtime of 30 minutes (0h 30m).
Who stars in La Femme et le TGV?
The cast of La Femme et le TGV includes Jane Birkin, Gilles Tschudi, Lucien Guignard, Mathieu Bisson, Manuela Biedermann.
What is the rating of La Femme et le TGV?
La Femme et le TGV has a rating of 6.8 out of 10 based on 28 votes on TMDB.

GENRES (2)

Comedy Drama
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