The Old Maid (La Vieille Fille)

The Old Maid (original French title La Vieille Fille) is a French-Italian comedy from 1972. Jean-Pierre Blanc wrote and directed it, and it was his first feature. The French-language picture runs about 85 minutes and was noted for its rigorous construction.

Annie Girardot and Philippe Noiret play the leads and also served among its producers. The supporting cast includes Marthe Keller, Maria Schneider, Michael Lonsdale, Jean-Pierre Darras, Lorenza Guerrieri, Albert Simono, Catherine Samie and Édith Scob. It was shot in Cassis.

The film was selected for the 22nd Berlin International Film Festival, where it earned Blanc the Silver Bear for Best Director.