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DRAMA . 1977 . 2h 2m . French . 7.1/10

One Sings, the Other Doesn't_

Original: L'une chante, l'autre pas

"You are not born a woman… you become one."

The intertwined lives of two women in 1970s France, set against the progress of the women's movement in which Agnes Varda was involved. Pomme and Suzanne meet when Pomme helps Suzanne obtain an abortion after a third pregnancy which she cannot afford. They lose contact but meet again ten years later. Pomme has become an unconventional singer, Suzanne a serious community worker - despite the contrast they remain friends and share in the various dramas of each others' lives, in the process affirming their different female identities.

Starring Thérèse Liotard, Valérie Mairesse, Robert Dadiès
7.1/10
Rating
2h 2m
Runtime
1977
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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You are not born a woman… you become one.

The intertwined lives of two women in 1970s France, set against the progress of the women's movement in which Agnes Varda was involved. Pomme and Suzanne meet when Pomme helps Suzanne obtain an abortion after a third pregnancy which she cannot afford. They lose contact but meet again ten years later. Pomme has become an unconventional singer, Suzanne a serious community worker - despite the contrast they remain friends and share in the various dramas of each others' lives, in the process affirming their different female identities.

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Cast
Thérèse Liotard stars as Suzanne in One Sings, the Other Doesn't.
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Year context
One Sings, the Other Doesn't was released 49 years ago in 1977.
Overview
The intertwined lives of two women in 1970s France, set against the progress of the women's movement in which Agnes Varda was involved. Pomme and Suzanne mee...
One Sings, the Other Doesn't is a Drama, Music film with a runtime of 2h 2m.

CAST (20)

Thérèse Liotard
Thérèse Liotard
Suzanne
Valérie Mairesse
Valérie Mairesse
Pauline aka Pomme
RD
Robert Dadiès
Jérôme
MM
Mona Mairesse
Pomme's Mother
Francis Lemaire
Francis Lemaire
Pomme's Father
FC
François Courbin
Mathieu (9 months)
SW
Salomé Wimille
Marie (3 years)
NC
Nicole Clément
Philosophy Teacher
Patricia Cartier
Patricia Cartier
Chorus Friend
Sapho
Sapho
Painted Chorus Girl
DP
Dane Porret
Rocker Yéyé
Françoise Bette
Françoise Bette
Concierge
FM
Fred Maubert
Commissioner
Gisèle Halimi
Gisèle Halimi
Gisèle Halimi
DD
Dominique Ducros
Marie (13 years)
Ali Rafie
Ali Rafie
Darius
FG
François Gibert
François I, the Guitarist
Marion Hänsel
Marion Hänsel
Pregnant Tightrope Walker
JV
Jean Van Der Swalnen
Suzanne's Father
Gilette Barbier
Gilette Barbier
Suzanne's Mother

DETAILS

Release
Status
Released
Runtime
122 min (2h 2m)
Original Title
L'une chante, l'autre pas
Language
French
Country
BE, France, AN
Rating
7.1/10 (112 votes)

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is One Sings, the Other Doesn't about?
The intertwined lives of two women in 1970s France, set against the progress of the women's movement in which Agnes Varda was involved. Pomme and Suzanne meet when Pomme helps Suzanne obtain an abortion after a third pregnancy which she cannot afford. They lose contact but meet again ten years later. Pomme has become an unconventional singer, Suzanne a serious community worker - despite the contrast they remain friends and share in the various dramas of each others' lives, in the process affirming their different female identities.
How long is One Sings, the Other Doesn't?
One Sings, the Other Doesn't has a runtime of 122 minutes (2h 2m).
Who stars in One Sings, the Other Doesn't?
The cast of One Sings, the Other Doesn't includes Thérèse Liotard, Valérie Mairesse, Robert Dadiès, Mona Mairesse, Francis Lemaire.
What is the rating of One Sings, the Other Doesn't?
One Sings, the Other Doesn't has a rating of 7.1 out of 10 based on 112 votes on TMDB.

GENRES (2)

Drama Music
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