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1997 | Color | 68:00

In December 1999, François organizes a retreat to a small island with some friends, seeking to avoid the chaos of Paris during the turn of the millennium. The situation quickly grows tense. Ultimately, noisy Paris will seem peaceful in comparison with the internal tumult on the little island.


Country: Francia
Direction: Cantet; Laurent
Script: Marchand; Gilles, Cantet; Laurent
Production: Scotta; Carole, Benjo; Caroline, Arnal; Simon
Photography: Milon; Pierre
Sound: Conesa; Fabrice, Michel; Renaud, Maurel; François
Cast:Lespert; Jalil, Baugué; Catherine, Marchand; Gilles, Simonelli; Vincent, Joinet; Elisabeth, Adjadj; Marc, Coursin; Isabelle, Doudeau; Aurélia, Pierrot; Frédéric, Bensard; Nathalie
Participation year at FICM: 2015

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