Movie · 2016
Is A Woman's Life based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. A Woman's Life is based on the book Une Vie by Guy de Maupassant (1884).
The movie was released in 2016.
The book behind A Woman's Life
Une Vie: books by publication date
- Une Vie (1884)
- Nagareru Hoshi wa Ikiteiru (1949)
- Times of Joy and Sorrow (1957)
- Northern Elegy (1957)
Common questions
Is A Woman's Life based on a book?
Yes. A Woman's Life is based on the book Une Vie by Guy de Maupassant (1884).
Who wrote the book A Woman's Life is based on?
Une Vie was written by Guy de Maupassant and first published in 1884.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read Une Vie before you watch. Adaptations often change or cut plotlines, so the book is a different experience even if you've seen the movie.
More screen adaptations of Guy de Maupassant's books
- Bel Ami (film, 2012)
- Boule de Suif (film, 1934)
- The Inheritance (TV, 2023)