Oh, Woe Is Me

(1993)Directed by Jean-Luc Godard84 minDrama, Fantasy, Romance

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.

Gérard Depardieuas Simon Donnadieu
Laurence Masliahas Rachel Donnadieu
Bernard Verleyas Abraham Klimt
Aude Amiotas Aude Amiel, a Student
Roland Blancheas Drawing Teacher / Bookseller
Marc Bettonas Doctor
Jean-Louis Locaas Max Mercure
Anny Romandas Shepherd's Wife
Monique Couturieras Old Servant
Benjamin Kraatzas Benjamin
Manon Andersenas Ondine
Raphaël Potieras Student
DQDelphine Quentinas Delphine, a Student
Véronique Varletas Student
Laurence Dubasas Grief-Stricken Woman
SEStefan Elbaumas Tennis Player
Vincent Siegristas Latin Student
Jean-Pierre Miquelas Other Shepherd
Michel Barrasas Hotel Owner
Pascale Vachouxas Hotel Owner
Christina Hernandezas Waitress
Thierry Wegmulleras Teenager