Boredom (1998)
L'ennui (original title)Reference View | Change View
- 2h 2min
- Romance, Drama
- 16 Dec 1998 (France)
- Movie
Martin is a philosophy teacher in the midst of a mid-life crisis. Lacking direction or purpose in his life, he initiates an affair with Cécilia, a young artist's model who might have killed her former lover.
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Awards:
- 1 win & 5 nominations.
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Cast
| Charles Berling | ... |
Martin
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| Sophie Guillemin | ... |
Cécilia
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| Arielle Dombasle | ... |
Sophie
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Robert Kramer | ... |
Meyers
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Alice Grey | ... |
Cécilia's Mother
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Maurice Antoni | ... |
Cécilia's Father
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Tom Ouedraogo | ... |
Momo
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Patrick Arrachequesne | ... |
Doctor
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Mirtha Caputi Medeiros | ... |
Meyers' concierge
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Pierre Chevalier | ... |
University dean
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Oury Milshtein | ... |
Jean-Paul
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Anne-Sophie Morillon | ... |
Agnes
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Marc Chouppart | ... |
Ferdinand
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Cécile Reigher | ... |
Ferdinand's girlfriend
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Antoine Beau | ... |
Pierre
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Serge Bozon | ... |
Philosophy Student
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Nicole Pescheux | ... |
Owner of disreputable bar
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M'mah Maribe | ... |
Girl in disreputable bar
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Selijko Zivanovic | ... |
Bouncer
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| Nathalie Besançon | ... |
Nurse
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Gérard Arbeix | ... |
Owner of Momo's cafe
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Karim Grandi | ... |
Waiter at Momo's cafe
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Philippe Rebbot | ... |
Waiter at Momo's cafe
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Rosalie Coly | ... |
Woman in telephone booth
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Estelle Perron | ... |
Prostitute (voice)
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Karima Seddougui | ... |
Prostitute
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Olga Zekova | ... |
Prostitute
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Catherine Labbe | ... |
Prostitute
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Aline Blondeau | ... |
Prostitute
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Monique Le Mestre | ... |
Prostitute
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Danielle Moro | ... |
Prostitute
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Michelle Perrin | ... |
Prostitute
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Sonia Mekoues | ... |
Prostitute
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Alice Argentini | ... |
Prostitute
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Marina Polla De Luca | ... |
Prostitute
(as Marina De Luca)
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Catherine Chevallier | ... |
Prostitute
(as Catherine Chevalier)
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Catherine Contou | ... |
Prostitute
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Bebita Bidounga | ... |
Prostitute
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Directed by
| Cédric Kahn | ||
Written by
| Cédric Kahn | ... | (adaptation) and |
| Laurence Ferreira Barbosa | ... | (adaptation) |
| Alberto Moravia | ... | (based on the novel by) |
| Gilles Taurand | ... | () (uncredited) |
Produced by
| Paulo Branco | ... | producer |
Cinematography by
| Pascal Marti | ||
Editing by
| Yann Dedet | ||
Editorial Department
| Marie Da Costa | ... | assistant editor |
| Richard Deusy | ... | colorist |
| Julie Pelat | ... | assistant editor |
| Juliette Urbain | ... | assistant editor |
Casting By
| Antoinette Boulat | ||
| Antoine Carrard | ||
| Anne Marepiano | ||
| Sarah Teper | ||
Production Design by
| François Abelanet | ||
Set Decoration by
| Sabine Delouvrier | ||
Costume Design by
| Françoise Clavel | ||
Makeup Department
| Valérie Beaudenuit | ... | assistant makeup artist / makeup artist |
| Josée Berry | ... | key hair stylist |
| Christine Chomicki | ... | key hair stylist |
| Katia Fromantin | ... | assistant makeup artist |
| Corinne Maillard | ... | key makeup artist |
Production Management
| Eric Bassoff | ... | post-production manager |
| Antoine Beau | ... | production manager |
| Hacène Belkhadra | ... | unit production manager |
| Elisabeth Bocquet | ... | post-production supervisor |
| Emmanuelle Boursier | ... | assistant post-production supervisor |
| Jean-Dominique Chouchan | ... | unit production manager |
| Marielle Duigou | ... | assistant post-production supervisor |
| Mohand Hadjlarbi | ... | unit production manager |
| Mathieu Lévy | ... | unit manager |
| Philippe Saal | ... | production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Thomas Alfandari | ... | second assistant director |
| Yaël Fauthoux | ... | trainee assistant director |
| Valérie Mégard | ... | first assistant director |
Art Department
| Emmanuel Goux | ... | painter |
| Olivier Guyader | ... | construction manager |
| Dorian Maloine | ... | assistant decorator |
Sound Department
| Fabien Adelin | ... | sound recordist |
| Jean-Philippe Angelini | ... | assistant post-synchronization |
| Charles Autrand | ... | assistant sound editor |
| Nicolas Becker | ... | sound effects editor |
| Assia Dnednia | ... | assistant sound effects editor |
| Michel Filippi | ... | adr supervisor |
| Dominique Hennequin | ... | sound |
| Jean-Paul Hurier | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Sophie Laloy | ... | boom operator |
| Jean-Paul Mugel | ... | sound |
| Francis Perreard | ... | sound consultant: Dolby |
| Michel Philippi | ... | post-synchronization |
| Pascal Villard | ... | sound editor |
| Jérôme Wiciak | ... | assistant sound editor |
Stunts
| Daniel Vérité | ... | stunts (as Daniel Verite) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Frédéric Blochet | ... | additional grip |
| Julien Bureau | ... | second assistant camera |
| Laurent Coltelloni | ... | first assistant camera |
| Philippe Deneau | ... | gaffer |
| Florian Forleo | ... | first assistant camera / second assistant camera |
| Gregory Fromentin | ... | electrician (as Grégori Fromentin) |
| Jean-Baptiste Félix | ... | electrician |
| Jean-Claude Lother | ... | still photographer |
| Thierry Pascal | ... | key grip |
| Jérôme Pezzini | ... | additional electrician |
| Toni Ramery | ... | additional grip |
| Hervé Renoud-Lyat | ... | grip (as Hervé Renoud-Lyay) |
| Stéphane Rochera | ... | additional electrician |
| Pascal Saling | ... | additional grip |
| Marc Tevanian | ... | first assistant camera |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Janina Ryba | ... | costumer |
Music Department
| Liszt Ferenc Kamarazenekar | ... | musician |
Script and Continuity Department
| Camille Brottes | ... | script supervisor |
Additional Crew
| Eva Bacelar | ... | production secretary |
| Agnès Chabot | ... | press attache |
| Philippe Derobert | ... | groupman |
| Marielle Duigou | ... | production assistant |
| Léonard Glowinski | ... | production accountant |
| Gregory Hatanaka | ... | distribution consultant |
| Nagib Kerbouche | ... | production administrator (as Najib Kerbouche) |
| Julien Sabourdin | ... | production accountant |
Production Companies
- Gemini Films (co-production)
- Ima Films (co-production)
- Madragoa Filmes (associate production)
- Canal+ (participation)
- Centre national du cinéma et de l'image animée (CNC) (participation)
Distributors
- Gemini Films (1998) (France) (theatrical)
- France Télévision Distribution (1999) (France) (DVD)
- Artificial Eye (2000) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Atalanta Filmes (1999) (Portugal) (theatrical)
- Cetera International (2000) (Japan) (theatrical)
- Mongrel Media (1999) (Canada) (theatrical)
- Phaedra Cinema (1999) (United States) (theatrical) (subtitled)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Éditions Flammarion (book publisher: "L'ennui")
- Alga-Samuelson (camera equipment provided by)
- Arane (titles)
- Car Grip Films (grip equipment)
- Ciné Lumières de Paris (lighting equipment)
- Les Auditoriums de Joinville (sound mixing)
- Pyral (sound film)
Storyline
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Martin is a middle-aged philosophy teacher in the midst of a mid-life crisis. Lacking direction or purpose in his life, he initiates an affair with Cécilia, a young artist's model who might have killed her former lover with the intensity of her sexual appetite. They share a purely erotic relationship as an intellectual abyss separates them. Before long, he needs to possess her and cannot resist a sharp descent into violent jealousy. |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | Sophie Guillemin's debut. See more » |
| Movie Connections | References Jade (1988). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Melao de Cana See more » |
| Quotes |
Sophie:
Abstinence is turning you sour; give it up. Martin: I have. Sophie: Really? Do I know her? Martin: No, I met her in odd circumstances a few weeks ago. Sophie: Really? You must be pleased. Martin: You're quite wrong, I don't like her at all. She's totally uninteresting. I'm trying to get rid of her. Sophie: Why? Is she ugly? Martin: Not particularly. Sophie: Is she stupid then? Martin: No. Not at all. She never says anything stupid. It's complicated. She bores me. I have no contact with her. Or rather only physical contact. Sophie: Why complain? That's not so bad. Martin: You can't imagine how basic she is, she has no conversation. When she speaks, she sounds silent. Her only means of expression is sexual. See more » |