Film · 2012
The Girl from Nowhere
Original titleLa fille de nulle part
Directed by Jean-Claude Brisseau · starring Virgine Legay and Jean-Claude Brisseau
- 1 h 31 min
- 15
- Drama
France
Synopsis
Michel, a retired math teacher, has lived alone since his wife's death & occupies his time writing an essay about the beliefs that shape daily life. One day he comes across Dora, a young homeless woman, who shows up injured on his doorstep, & puts her up until she recovers. Her presence brings something new to Michel's life, but gradually the apartment becomes the site of mysterious happenings.
Where to watch The Girl from Nowhere
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Availability checked on 8 November 2026.
The essentials
- Runtime
- 91 min1 hour and 31 minutes
- Budget
- €62,000
- Rating
- 15Suitable only for 15 years and over
- How long is The Girl from Nowhere?
- 1 hour and 31 minutes (91 minutes).
- Who directed The Girl from Nowhere?
- Jean-Claude Brisseau.
- Who is in The Girl from Nowhere?
- It stars Virgine Legay and Jean-Claude Brisseau.
- Where can I watch The Girl from Nowhere?
- In the UK it is available to rent on Prime Video and to buy on Apple TV.
Cast
Full cast (5)- Director
- Jean-Claude Brisseau
- Writers
- Jean-Claude Brisseau
- Producers
- Jean-Claude Brisseau
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