Oh, Woe Is Me
6.3
41 Reviews
1993
1h 24min
This complex allegorical tale tells the story of man’s quest for spiritual meaning. When God enters the body of 1980s filmmaker Simon Donnadieu, his wife Rachel realizes that something has gone awry, but chooses to remain faithful to her erratically-behaving husband.
Storyline
This complex allegorical tale tells the story of man’s quest for spiritual meaning. When God enters the body of 1980s filmmaker Simon Donnadieu, his wife Rachel realizes that something has gone awry, but chooses to remain faithful to her erratically-behaving husband.
Released
September 1993
Runtime
1h 24min
Director
Genre
Status
Released
Language
French
Production
Les Films Alain Sarde, Vega Film, Périphéria, TSR
Cast
Gérard Depardieu
Simon Donnadieu
Laurence Masliah
Rachel Donnadieu
Bernard Verley
Abraham Klimt
Aude Amiot
Aude Amiel, a Student
Roland Blanche
Drawing Teacher / Bookseller
Marc Betton
Doctor
François Germond
Shepherd
Jean-Louis Loca
Max Mercure
Anny Romand
Shepherd's Wife
Monique Couturier
Old Servant
Benjamin Kraatz
Benjamin
Manon Andersen
Ondine
Raphaël Potier
Student
Delphine Quentin
Delphine, a Student
Véronique Varlet
Student
Laurence Dubas
Grief-Stricken Woman
Stefan Elbaum
Tennis Player
Vincent Siegrist
Latin Student
Jérôme Pradon
Miguel
Jean-Pierre Miquel
Other Shepherd
Michel Barras
Hotel Owner
Pascale Vachoux
Hotel Owner
Christina Hernandez
Waitress
Thierry Wegmuller
Teenager
Gilbert Isnard
Roadman
Sophie Lukasik
Trip Girl
Séverine Koller
Trip Girl
Monsieur Rolland
Voice of God
Veronika Beiweis
Student
Laura Cabrera
High School Girl
Lorelei Rautermann
Young Maid
Fabienne Chaudat
Mom at Video Rental Shop
Vanessa Bloch
Little Girl at Video Rental Shop
Yves Gaillard
Video Rental Shop Client
Harry Cleven
God
Louis-Do de Lencquesaing
Ludovic, a Student
Jean-Louis Caillat
Spaniard
Anne-Élise Bottiau
Video Rental Shop Employee
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