The Green Ray (1986)
Le rayon vert (original title)Reference View | Change View
- R
- 1h 39min
- Drama, Romance
- 29 Aug 1986 (USA)
- Movie
It's July, and Delphine has nowhere to go for the summer. She feels very bored and "empty", but this won't last; one day she accidently meets someone who seems to be totally made for her...
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Awards:
- 5 wins.
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Cast
| Marie Rivière | ... |
Delphine
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Amira Chemakhi | ... |
in Paris
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Sylvie Richez | ... |
in Paris
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| María Luisa García | ... |
Manuella in Paris
(as Lisa Hérédia)
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Basile Gervaise | ... |
in Paris
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Virginie Gervaise | ... |
in Paris
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René Hernandez | ... |
in Paris
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Dominique Rivière | ... |
in Paris
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Claude Jullien | ... |
in Paris
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Alaric Jullien | ... |
in Paris
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Laetitia Riviere | ... |
in Paris
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Isabelle Rivière | ... |
in Paris
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| Béatrice Romand | ... |
Beatrice in Paris
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| Rosette | ... |
Françoise in Paris
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Marcello Pezzutto | ... |
in Paris
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Irène Skobline | ... |
in Paris
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Eric Hamm | ... |
Edouard in Cherbourg
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Gérard Quéré | ... |
in Cherbourg
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Julie Quéré | ... |
in Cherbourg
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Brigitte Poulain | ... |
in Cherbourg
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Gerard Leleu | ... |
in Cherbourg
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Liliane Leleu | ... |
in Cherbourg
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Vanessa Leleu | ... |
in Cherbourg
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Huger Foote | ... |
in Cherbourg
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Michel Labourre | ... |
in La Plagne
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Paulo | ... |
in La Plagne
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Maria Couto-Palos | ... |
in Biarritz
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Isa Bonnet | ... |
in Biarritz
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Yve Doyhamboure | ... |
in Biarritz
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Friedrich Gunter Christlein | ... |
in Biarritz
(as Dr. Friedrich Günther Christlein)
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Paulette Christlein | ... |
in Biarritz
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Carita Holmström | ... |
Lena in Biarritz
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Marc Vivas | ... |
in Biarritz
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Joël Comarlot | ... |
Joel in Biarritz
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| Vincent Gauthier | ... |
Jacques in Biarritz
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Directed by
| Éric Rohmer | ||
Written by
| Marie Rivière | ... | (collaboration) |
| Éric Rohmer | ... | (scenario) |
Produced by
| Margaret Ménégoz | ... | producer |
Music by
| Jean-Louis Valéro | ||
Cinematography by
| Sophie Maintigneux | ||
Editing by
| María Luisa García | ... | (as Maria-Luisa Garcia) |
Editorial Department
| Olivier Dassonville | ... | colorist: restoration (uncredited) |
Production Management
| Françoise Etchegaray | ... | production supervisor |
Sound Department
| Dominique Hennequin | ... | sound mixer |
| Claudine Nougaret | ... | sound recordist |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Philippe Demard | ... | sunset photography |
Additional Crew
| Pierre Chatard | ... | friendly help |
| Eymeric Jorat | ... | restorator |
| Gérard Lomond | ... | friendly help |
Production Companies
- Ministère de la Culture et de la Communication (participation)
- P.T.T. (participation)
- Les Films du Losange (presents)
- Ministères de la Culture de l'industrie et des P.T.T. (participation)
Distributors
- Canal+ (1986) (France) (tv) (avant première)
- Les Films du Losange (1986) (France) (theatrical)
- Orion Classics (1986) (United States) (theatrical) (subtitled)
- Cine Saison (1987) (Japan) (theatrical)
- Filmpac Distribution (1987) (Australia) (theatrical) (as 'Summer') (subtitled)
- Pacific Arts Video (1987) (United States) (VHS) (pan and scan and subtitled)
- VPS Video (1988) (West Germany) (VHS)
- Gaumont/Columbia TriStar Home Video (2004) (France) (DVD)
- Kinowelt Home Entertainment (2006) (Germany) (DVD)
- Europa Filmes (2007) (Brazil) (DVD) (Portuguese and French subtitles)
- Kinokuniya (2007) (Japan) (DVD)
- Les Films de ma Vie (2009) (France) (DVD)
- British Film Institute (BFI) (2015) (United Kingdom) (theatrical) (re-release)
- Arthaus (2016) (Germany) (DVD) (Best of Eric Rohmer)
- Arthaus (2020) (Germany) (DVD)
- Nikkatsu (2020) (Japan)
- Leopardo Filmes (2021) (Portugal)
- Guerilla Films (United Kingdom)
- Vértice 360 (Spain)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Éclair (laboratory)
- S.I.S. (auditorium)
- Ercidan (titles)
- Blue Efficience (anti-piracy)
- Lumières numériques (restored by)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
In the July summer of 1986, Delphine situates herself in Paris - helplessly alone, with nowhere go. On a sporadic holiday, she fails to enchant herself with romance and connection, while her anxieties cause her to reject the new. Somewhere along the way, she finds what she didn't know she needed. |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | The international title - "The Green Ray" - refers to a natural phenomenon of a flash of green light sometimes seen on the horizon as the sun sets. As such, it is an unobtainable thing, much like the pursuit of happiness for this film's lead character. (It is also a novel by Jules Verne which is referenced in the film.) Éric Rohmer tried unsuccessfully to film this natural wonder and was forced to recreate it through special effects. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in White Wedding (1989). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Only You See more » |
| Quotes |
Delphine:
I'm not stubborn. Life is stubborn toward me. See more » |