Time for Loving, A
Date: 1972
Director: Christopher Miles
Production Company: London Screenplays
Stars: Joanna Shimkus, Mel Ferrer, Britt Ekland, Philippe Noiret, Susan Hampshire, Mark Burns
Location(s): Normandy, Paris
Region(s): France
Storyline:
The story of an apartment in Paris and the various people who occupy it over the years.
Additional Information:
Screen captures by Phil Wilkinson
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In Montmartre, Group Captain Geoff Rolling opens a door in a derelict top floor flat to look over Paris as the credits appear accompanied by Michel Legrand singing the title track. Facing north from the set constructed on the roof at number 29 Rue Berthe in the 18th arrondissement of Paris.
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An RAF Driver salutes towards the ruined studio where the Group Captain salutes back. Looking up at the set from Rue Drevet with the junction formed by Rue André Barsacq and Rue Berthe at street level.
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Recalling a day in 1937, Geoff parks his car near the flat that he has rented for a month. Rue Drevet in Montmartre with the corner of Rue Berthe to the left of centre.
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Buying a posy of violets from a Street Seller, Geoff Rolling (Mark Burns) descends the stair next to the studio apartment that he occupied fifteen years before. Rue Berthe in Montmartre.
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Geoff turns away after browsing books at a corner shop. The corner of Rue Drevet and Rue André Barsacq.
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The shot follows as Geoff crosses towards a bakery. Rue Drevet, looking north towards Rue Gabrielle.
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Facing the corner of Rue Berthe and Rue Drevet in the 18th arrondissement of Paris.
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As Geoff buys half a baguette, Patricia Robinson (Susan Hampshire) gets out of a car nearby and tells her Chauffeur to wait. Outside number 31 Rue Gabrielle.
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The elegant woman buys a dozen and a half Portuguese oysters from a Street Trader (Pierre Maguelon) before meeting with Geoff at the studio. The background wall stands opposite 31 Rue Gabrielle.
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Two years after Geoff vacates the flat, another morning sees the Bookseller (Pierre Jacob) open up his stall. The corner of Rue Drevet and Rue André Barsacq.
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Across the road, Joan McLaine (Joanna Shimkus) makes her way to view the studio. The corner of Rue Drevet and Rue Gabrielle.
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Dr. Sherman Harrison drives into the American Hospital where Joan is studying medicine. The hospital stands on Boulevard du Château in Neuilly-sur-Seine, Hauts-de-Seine but this view is from Boulevard Victor Hugo. The archway no longer stands.
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The Doctor's Citroën heads for a parking space. Inside the American Hospital of Paris in the north-western suburb of Neuilly-sur-Seine.
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From his car, Dr. Sherman Harrison (Mel Ferrer) looks over at Joan McLaine. The American Hospital of Paris on Boulevard du Château, Neuilly-sur-Seine, Hauts-de-Seine.
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Taking a break from the hospital and the flat in Montmartre, Dr. Harrison and Joan continue their secret affair at the coast. Villerville in Normandy.
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After wading though the sea, the young student and the much older Doctor leave the beach.
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As a Waitress makes comment to the Maître d' about the pair's age difference, Dr. Harrison and Joan leave the restaurant at the hotel where they are staying.
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The couple walk together through the rain. Rue Daubigny, Villerville, found by Steve Randall.
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Back in Paris, when Dr. Harrison fails to turn up for a date, Joan walks away in the rain before the relationship with her lover runs to its inevitable conclusion.
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After war breaks out, a velo-taxi carries Marcel Dutartre-Dubreuil to the studio which he has rented for his mistress Josette Papillon. Looking south-west on Rue Berthe towards the junction with Rue Drevet with the corner of Rue Androuet to the centre, just around which the area can be recognised in 2001's 'Amélie'.
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Occupying Troops march through the streets of Montmartre. Facing Place Émile-Goudeau from the western end of Rue Berthe.
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Marcel Dutartre-Dubreuil (Philippe Noiret) pays the velo-taxi Driver. Facing 29 Rue Berthe.
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The managing director of a cement company leaves Josette and heads home to his wife Héloïse. The junction of Rue André Barsacq, Rue Drevet and Rue Berthe with buildings on Rue des Trois Frères in the centre background.
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Not hearing from him for almost a week, Madame Dutartre-Dubreuil (Jany Holt) telephones her son. The Eiffel Tower is reflected on a window of the Lavirotte Building at 29 Avenue Rapp in the 7th arrondissement.
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At the lakeside, Léonard (Robert Dhéry) waits for his friend Marcel before the two hire a rowing boat so that they may speak out of the range of eavesdroppers.
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Holding two Christmas trees, Marcel waits in the cold for his velo-taxi.
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Marcel struggles to climb into the contraption with the trees.
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After a short journey, the Driver pulls into the kerb.
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Marcel climbs out of the vehicle and crosses to a fashion shop in the hope of finding a Christmas gift for each of his Mistresses.
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Through the window, Marcel spots the Saleswoman (Janine Darcey) before entering to ask if she has any handbags.
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On Christmas Day morning. bells ring out as a tilt shot begins. Église Saint-Etienne-du-Mont, Montagne Sainte-Geneviève, 5th arrondissement of Paris. (SR)
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The camera moves down the bell tower. Église Saint-Etienne-du-Mont. (SR)
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Across the city, the chimes of Notre Dame join in. Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris on Parvis Notre-Dame - Pl. Jean-Paul II, Île de la Cité.
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And yet more bells. The basilica of Sacré-Cœur at 35 Rue du Chevalier de la Barre.
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As he delivers presents, Marcel retrieves packages that have fallen from the overladen tandem velo-taxi. Pont Alexandre III spanning the Seine to connect Champs-Élysées with Invalides.
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Signalling the Drivers to stop, occupying Soldiers converge on the velo-taxi. Looking south on Pont Alexandre III with Hôtel des Invalides in the distance.
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Pacing up and down on the roof of Marcel's apartment building, Madame Dutartre-Dubreuil waits for her son to arrive home.
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Having collected his Mother, Marcel's velo-taxi arrives outside her apartment. Outside the Lavirotte Building in the 7th arrondissement. Avenue Rapp, and nearby Square Rapp, can also be seen in ‘Mr. Topaze’. ‘The Sicilians’, ‘What’s New Pussycat?’ and ‘Code Name: Emerald’.
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Mother and son enter the building where they plan to enjoy a Christmas luncheon. The Lavirotte Building at number 29 Avenue Rapp.
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Inside the apartment, Marcel checks the time before the two settle down to eat. The Lavirotte Building on Avenue Rapp in the 7th arrondissement of Paris.
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As he watches a cow being loaded into the back of a truck, Léonard is given two passes by a Member of the French Resistance (Jacques Marin).
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The truck carries Marcel and the cow across the Seine. Facing south on Pont Alexandre III towards Hôtel des Invalides in the 7th arrondissement.
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Feeling queasy from eating so many oysters throughout the day, Marcel stops the truck to throw up before the journey out of the city continues. The northern end of Pont Alexandre III with buildings on Quai d'Orsay in thee background.
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With the conflict over, a Jeep carries the uniformed Marcel Dutarte-Dubreuilh back to Montmartre. Rue Berthe in Montmartre with the corner of Rue Androuet to the right.
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Group Captain Rolling turns when he sees Marcel's Jeep arrive, followed by another with Dr. Sherman Harrison in the passenger seat before the three men salute each other. Rue Drevet in the 18th arrondissement of Paris with the corner of Rue Berthe to the left of centre.