The Sanguinaires (1999)
In December of 1999, François organizes a retreat to a small island for himself, some friends, and their children to avoid the craziness of Paris during the turn of the millennium. Things quickly become tense between François and the young man who is the island's caretaker. Boredom and bickering add to the growing foreboding. By the end, will millennial noise in Paris seem mild in comparison to violence in the pastoral retreat?
Director:
Laurent Cantet
Writers:
Laurent Cantet, Gilles Marchand.
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Frédéric Pierrot as François |
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Catherine Baugué as Catherine |
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Jalil Lespert as Stéphane |
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Marc Adjadj as Pierre |
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Nathalie Bensard as Muriel |
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Vincent Simonelli as Bruno |
| Directing | Laurent Cantet | Director |
| Editing | Robin Campillo | Editor |
| Writing | Laurent Cantet | Screenplay |
| Writing | Gilles Marchand | Screenplay |
| Production | Carole Scotta | Producer |
| Production | Caroline Benjo | Producer |
| Production | Simon Arnal | Producer |
| Production | Pierre Chevalier | Producer |
| Camera | Pierre Milon | Director of Photography |
| Editing | Stephanie Leger | Assistant Editor |
| Production | Brigitte Moidon | Casting |
| Art | Alain Tenenbaum | Background Designer |
| Camera | Catherine Pujol | First Assistant Camera |