Merci La Vie (1991)
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- 1h 57min
- Drama
- 13 Mar 1991 (France)
- Movie
A lonely teenage girl studying her exams meets a homeless woman and befriend with her.
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Awards:
- 1 win & 6 nominations.
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| Charlotte Gainsbourg | ... |
Camille Pelleveau
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| Anouk Grinberg | ... |
Joëlle
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| Michel Blanc | ... |
Raymond Pelleveau (Young Father)
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| Jean Carmet | ... |
Raymond Pelleveau (Old Father)
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| Annie Girardot | ... |
Evangéline Pelleveau (Old Mother)
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| Jean-Louis Trintignant | ... |
SS Officer
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| Catherine Jacob | ... |
Evangéline Pelleveau (Young Mother)
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| Gérard Depardieu | ... |
Doctor Marc Antoine Worms
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| Thierry Frémont | ... |
François
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| François Perrot | ... |
Maurice, the Film Director
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| Yves Rénier | ... |
Robert, the guard
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| Didier Bénureau | ... |
2nd Film Director
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| Anouk Ferjac | ... |
Mother in clinic
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Philippe Clévenot | ... |
Producer
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| Jacques Boudet | ... |
Craven, the Depositer
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Jacques Seiler | ... |
Inspector
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Christiane Jean | ... |
Wife of Marc-Antoine
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| Jean-Michel Dupuis | ... |
Lorry Driver
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| Laurent Gamelon | ... |
Brother-in-Law
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| Jean Rougerie | ... |
Forensic scientist
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| Michel Berto | ... |
Banker
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Olivier Mazoyer | ... |
Blond Manager
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Laurence Guerre | ... |
Daughter in clinic
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| Eric Prat | ... |
Strong Patient
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Philippe Cal | ... |
Non-commissioned Officer
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| Jacques Chailleux | ... |
Driver
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| René Remblier | ... |
Property Man
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Marc Zammit | ... |
Assistant
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| Elric Thomas | ... |
Alphonse
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| Fabienne Tricottet | ... |
Nurse
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Claude Barichasse |
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Maxime Lombard |
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Éric Denize | ... |
Houseman
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| Claude Aufaure | ... |
Manager
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Isabelle de Botton | ... |
Mother of the Bride
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| Serge Barbagallo | ... |
Bidegroom
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Maria Pitarresi | ... |
Bride
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| Bruno Abraham-Kremer | ... |
Patient (uncredited)
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| Pierre Aussedat | ... |
Patient (uncredited)
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Beatrice Bertrand | ... |
Dresser (uncredited)
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| Yves Boonen | ... |
Patient (uncredited)
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| Stéphane Boucher | ... |
Journalist (uncredited)
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Odile Cohen | ... |
Nurse (uncredited)
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Frédéric Darié | ... |
Policeman (uncredited)
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François Gamard | ... |
Policeman (uncredited)
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| Jean-Pierre Gos | ... |
Policeman (uncredited)
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Marion Laine | ... |
Nurse (uncredited)
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| Guy Louret | ... |
Labourer (uncredited)
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Jurgen Mash | ... |
SS Officer (uncredited)
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Bernard Nissile | ... |
Patient (uncredited)
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| Jean-Michel Noirey | ... |
Patient (uncredited)
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| Dominique Ratonnat | ... |
Journalist (uncredited)
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| Alain Sachs | ... |
Patient (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Bertrand Blier | ||
Written by
| Bertrand Blier | ... | () |
Produced by
| Catherine Blier Florin | ... | co-producer |
| Jean-Louis Livi | ... | producer |
| Bernard Marescot | ... | executive producer |
Cinematography by
| Philippe Rousselot | ||
Editing by
| Claudine Merlin | ||
Editorial Department
| Yvan Lucas | ... | color timer |
| Marion Monestier | ... | first assistant editor |
Casting By
| Gérard Moulévrier | ||
Production Design by
| Théobald Meurisse | ||
Costume Design by
| Jacqueline Bouchard | ||
| Lolita Lempicka | ... | (gowns) |
Makeup Department
| Laurent Blanchard | ... | hair stylist |
| Laurent Blanchart | ... | hair stylist |
| Hugues Lavau | ... | makeup artist |
| Joël Lavau | ... | makeup artist |
| Thierry Marino | ... | hair stylist |
Production Management
| Gilles Loutfi | ... | unit manager |
| Daniela Romano | ... | assistant production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Frédéric Auburtin | ... | second unit director |
| Philippe Chapus | ... | second assistant director |
| Luc Goldenberg | ... | first assistant director |
Art Department
| Philippe Durand | ... | carpenter |
| Michel Grimaud | ... | property master |
Sound Department
| Michel Barlier | ... | assistant sound mixer |
| Paul Bertault | ... | sound mixer |
| Bernard Chaumeil | ... | boom operator |
| Pierre Gamet | ... | sound |
| Raphaël Girardot | ... | assistant sound editor |
| Jean-Pierre Lelong | ... | foley artist |
Special Effects by
| Georges Demétrau | ... | special effects |
| Philippe Hubin | ... | special effects |
| Michel Pagès | ... | special effects technician |
| Raph Salis | ... | special effects (as Ralph Salis) |
Visual Effects by
| Hubert Fourneaux | ... | digital effects artist |
Stunts
| Michel Anderson | ... | stunts |
| Alain Barbier | ... | stunts |
| Georges Branche | ... | stunts |
| Jean-Claude Braquet | ... | stunts |
| William Cagnard | ... | stunts |
| Bernard Chevreul | ... | stunts |
| Gilles Conseil | ... | stunts |
| Jean-François Demange | ... | stunts |
| Guy Fox | ... | stunts |
| Yves Gabrielli | ... | stunts |
| Alain Grellier | ... | stunts |
| Philippe Lazoore | ... | stunts |
| Pascal Lopez | ... | stunts |
| Rico Lopez | ... | stunts |
| Pascal Madura | ... | stunts |
| Alain Saugout | ... | stunts |
| Patrick Steltzer | ... | stunts |
| Jean-Pierre Suchet | ... | stunts |
| Lionel Vitrant | ... | stunts |
| Daniel Vérité | ... | stunts |
| Philippe Zone | ... | stunts |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Valérie Blier | ... | still photographer |
| Stephane Canda | ... | grip |
| Patrick de Ranter | ... | steadicam operator |
| Francine Filatriau | ... | assistant camera |
| Marc Koninckx | ... | steadicam operator |
| Laurent Passera | ... | grip |
| Gérard Rival | ... | grip |
| Richard Vidal | ... | electrician |
Casting Department
| Pascale Béraud | ... | extras casting director |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Anne David | ... | costume supervisor |
Script and Continuity Department
| Véronique Lagrange | ... | script supervisor |
Production Companies
- Ciné Valse (presents)
- Film Par Film (presents)
- Orly Films (co-production)
- DD Productions (co-production)
- Societé d'Exploitation et de Distribution de Films (SEDIF) (co-production)
- Films A2 (co-production)
- Canal+ (participation)
- Sofiarp (participation)
- Investimage 2 (participation)
- Investimage 3 (participation)
Distributors
- AMLF (1991) (France) (theatrical)
- StudioCanal (2006) (France) (DVD)
- Artificial Eye (1992) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Herald Ace (1992) (Japan) (theatrical)
- C/FP Video (Canada) (VHS)
- Canal+ (1992) (France) (tv)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Virgin France (soundtrack)
- Euro-Titres (titles and opticals)
- Studio Copra (sound re-recording)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Camille, a naive schoolgirl meets an intiguing influence in Joelle, a slightly older and much more experienced spirit. Camille follows her new friend through the discovery of sex and the darker side of life. As the film progresses Camille discovers Aids and the fear that she may have picked up the disease in her early encounters.
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | Three actors from the cast were nominated to the César Awards for this movie : Jean Carmet won his second César and his 6 nominations, Anouk Grinberg was nominated for the first time in the Most Promising Actress category and Catherine Jacob received her third nominations. See more » |
| Goofs | After the scene when the car is on the beach, the girls come out of the car and start walking, in the following scene they are both wearing different clothes. See more » |
| Movie Connections | References Buffet Froid (1979). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Le bon dieu See more » |