One Sings, the Other Doesn't
1977, French. Directed by Agnès Varda.
You are not born a woman… you become one.
The intertwined lives of two women in 1970s France, set against the progress of the women's movement in which Agnes Varda was involved. Pomme and Suzanne meet when Pomme helps Suzanne obtain an abortion after a third pregnancy which she cannot afford. They lose contact but meet again ten years later. Pomme has become an unconventional singer, Suzanne a serious community worker - despite the contrast they remain friends and share in the various dramas of each others' lives, in the process affirming their different female identities.
- Runtime
- 2h 2m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
- Rated
- NR
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One Sings, the Other Doesn't is streaming on HBO Max in India.
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Cast & crew
- Agnès VardaDirector
- Thérèse LiotardSuzanne
- Valérie MairessePauline aka Pomme
- Robert DadièsJérôme
- Mona MairessePomme's Mother
- Francis LemairePomme's Father
- François CourbinMathieu (9 months)
- Salomé WimilleMarie (3 years)
- Nicole ClémentPhilosophy Teacher
- Patricia CartierChorus Friend
- SaphoPainted Chorus Girl
- Dane PorretRocker Yéyé
- Françoise BetteConcierge
Details
- Released
- 9 March 1977
- Original title
- L'une chante, l'autre pas
- Country
- France, Belgium, Netherlands Antilles
- Written by
- Agnès Varda
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One Sings, the Other Doesn't: quick answers
Is One Sings, the Other Doesn't worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.2/10 from 126 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is One Sings, the Other Doesn't?
One Sings, the Other Doesn't runs 122 minutes (2h 2m).
Does One Sings, the Other Doesn't have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for One Sings, the Other Doesn't. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
One Sings, the Other Doesn't parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
One Sings, the Other Doesn't is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is One Sings, the Other Doesn't on?
One Sings, the Other Doesn't is streaming on HBO Max in India. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like One Sings, the Other Doesn't?
If you liked One Sings, the Other Doesn't, try Cléo from 5 to 7, Vagabond, Contempt.
Who directed One Sings, the Other Doesn't?
One Sings, the Other Doesn't (1977) was directed by Agnès Varda and stars Thérèse Liotard, Valérie Mairesse, Robert Dadiès.