Nicolas works on his father's farm. The work is hard, life is tough and business is not going well, so Nicolas dreams of a different life. One day he agrees to give a woman (Maria) a ride. After he has dropped her off, he is more and more...
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Cast
| Éric Caravaca | ... |
Nicolas
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| Jacques Dufilho | ... |
Noël, le grand-père
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| Jean-Pierre Darroussin | ... |
Marc, le père
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| Isabelle Renauld | ... |
Maria
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Michelle Goddet | ... |
Monique
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Claudine Mavros | ... |
Laure
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Elie Tazartes | ... |
Patty
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Licino Da Silva | ... |
Rémy
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| Julie-Anne Roth | ... |
Pauline
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Yves Verhoeven | ... |
Bruno
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Marc Adjadj | ... |
André
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| Loïc Pichon | ... |
Albert
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Claude Albouze | ... |
Père de Rémy
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David Bouviala | ... |
Le Maire
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Jocelyne Carmichael | ... |
Patronne d'epicerie
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Ferdinand Dupeyron | ... |
Fils Randonneur
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Patrick Durand |
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| Philippe Frécon | ... |
Yvon
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Benjamin Lombard | ... |
Fils randonneur
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Christine Michel | ... |
Infirmière
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Didier Rouchon | ... |
Père randonneur
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Rebecca Rouchon | ... |
Mère randonneur
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Anthony Soulié | ... |
Paul
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Marina Soulié | ... |
Rose
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Directed by
| François Dupeyron | ||
Written by
| François Dupeyron | ... | (written by) |
Produced by
| Maurice Bernart | ... | producer |
| Michel Saint-Jean | ... | associate producer |
Music by
| Michel Portal | ||
Cinematography by
| Tetsuo Nagata | ||
Editing by
| Bernard Sasia | ||
Editorial Department
| Valérie Meffre | ... | assistant editor |
| Lise Roure | ... | conforming editor |
Casting By
| Brigitte Moidon | ||
Production Design by
| Patrick Durand | ||
Costume Design by
| Catherine Bouchard | ||
Makeup Department
| Jean-Charles Bachelier | ... | hair stylist |
| Pascale Bouquière | ... | makeup artist |
Production Management
| Alain Agostini | ... | unit manager |
| Claude Albouze | ... | production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Jean-Christophe Delpias | ... | first assistant director |
| Dominique Heinry | ... | second assistant director |
Art Department
| Loys Cappatti | ... | first assistant decorator |
| Michael Fortunée | ... | painter |
| Marcel Gaillard | ... | property master |
| Patrick Schmitt | ... | first assistant art director |
Sound Department
| Bernard Chaumeil | ... | boom operator |
| Michel Filippi | ... | adr supervisor |
| Pierre Gamet | ... | sound |
| Gérard Lamps | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Corinne Lapassade | ... | sound editor |
| Jérôme Lévy | ... | foley artist |
| Olivier Marlangeon | ... | assistant foley artist |
| Marianne Negroni-Meillier | ... | assistant sound editor |
Special Effects by
| Liliane Caille | ... | special effects |
| François Gaubert | ... | special effects |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Julien Bureau | ... | second assistant camera |
| Eric Caron | ... | electrician |
| Touffik Chih | ... | grip |
| Robert Coret | ... | key grip |
| Olivier Fortin | ... | first assistant camera |
| William Gally | ... | gaffer |
| Olivier Guarguir | ... | electrician |
| Moune Jamet | ... | still photographer |
| Amandine Lacape | ... | second assistant camera |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Laurence Esnault | ... | costumer |
Music Department
| Amélie de Chassey | ... | music rights clearance |
| Yves Lacomblez | ... | composer: additional music |
| Nguyen Lê | ... | musician: guitar |
| Nicolas Montazaud | ... | musician: percussion |
| Frédéric Moreau | ... | musician: first violin |
| Carolin Petit | ... | music arranger |
| Michel Portal | ... | conductor |
| Stéphane Reichart | ... | score recordist |
| Henri Texier | ... | musician: contrabasse |
Script and Continuity Department
| Sylvie Koechlin | ... | script supervisor |
Additional Crew
| Kim Doan | ... | production secretary |
| Béatrice Launay | ... | production assistant |
Production Companies
- Salomé
- Diaphana Distribution
- France 3 Cinéma
- Canal+ (participation)
- Centre national du cinéma et de l'image animée (CNC) (participation)
- La Sofica Gimages 2 (in association with)
Distributors
- Diaphana Distribution (1999) (France) (theatrical)
- Film Office (2001) (France) (DVD)
- Europa Cinema Center (Argentina)
- Primer Plano Film Group Video (Argentina) (VHS)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Conseil Général de l'Aveyron (thanks)
- Studio Davout (music recording studio)
Storyline
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Nicolas works on his father's farm. The work is hard, life is tough and business is not going well, so Nicolas dreams of a different life. One day he agrees to give a woman (Maria) a ride. After he has dropped her off, he is more and more intrigued by his feelings for her. Nicolas' life takes different turns, and he meets Maria again. Written by João Ferreira |
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