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Elle s'appelait Françoise

Françoise Dorléac et Catherine Deneuve were nearly twins. Only 18 months separated these sisters who liked to say “Both of us could make the ideal woman”. Françoise Dorléac created her own style, unique even in France : a rare mix of elegance, humor, glamour. This is a touching portrait of an actress whose glory was cut short, seen through the eyes of her sister Catherine.

Top Cast

  • Françoise Dorléac

    Françoise Dorléac

    Self (archive footage)

  • Catherine Deneuve

    Catherine Deneuve

    Self

  • Patrick Modiano

    Patrick Modiano

    Self

  • Michael Caine

    Michael Caine

    Self

  • Philippe de Broca

    Philippe de Broca

    Self

  • Roman Polanski

    Roman Polanski

    Self

Overview

Françoise Dorléac et Catherine Deneuve were nearly twins. Only 18 months separated these sisters who liked to say “Both of us could make the ideal woman”. Françoise Dorléac created her own style, unique even in France : a rare mix of elegance, humor, glamour. This is a touching portrait of an actress whose glory was cut short, seen through the eyes of her sister Catherine.

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