Pour un amour lointain (1968) was not a financial success, taking only $60,438 at the French box office.
Edmond Séchan featured a bossa nova score by noted Brazilian composer Luiz Bonfá, which was released as a soundtrack album by Philips.
Pour un amour lointain (1968) (English title: "For a Distant Love") is a French romantic comedy film directed by Edmond Séchan. The cast includes Jean Rochefort in the leading role. It was the feature debut of identical twins Cristina Jardim and Isabel Jardim. Also known as "With Open Arms."