Hôtel des longues peines

Lannemezan, 6,423 inhabitants, 70 kilometers from Spain. At the foot of the Pyrenees. Lannemezan, with its Péchiney factory, golf course, children's leisure park and prison. Hélène Angel's film portrays the wives, mothers, sisters and girlfriends of prison inmates, who get together for a weekend to visit their long-sentenced husbands. This documentary sheds light on the habits and daily lives of this "special population", who meet regularly in this singular hotel, "l'hôtel de la gare", run by an equally singular owner, Nadine Cistac.

Director: Hélène Angel
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 51 min

Cast

Editing: Françoise Bernard
Production: Les Films d'Ici, ARTE France Cinéma
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
More Films by Director: Hélène Angel
More Films in Genre: Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hôtel des longues peines about?
Lannemezan, 6,423 inhabitants, 70 kilometers from Spain. At the foot of the Pyrenees. Lannemezan, with its Péchiney factory, golf course, children's leisure park and prison. Hélène Angel's film portrays the wives, mothers, sisters and girlfriends of prison inmates, who get together for a weekend to visit their long-sentenced husbands. This documentary sheds light on the habits and daily lives of this "special population", who meet regularly in this singular hotel, "l'hôtel de la gare", run by an equally singular owner, Nadine Cistac.
Who directed Hôtel des longues peines?
Hôtel des longues peines was directed by Hélène Angel.
Who stars in Hôtel des longues peines?
Hôtel des longues peines stars Nadine Cistac.
How long is Hôtel des longues peines?
Hôtel des longues peines has a runtime of 51m (51 minutes).
What genre is Hôtel des longues peines?
Hôtel des longues peines is a Documentary film.
Where was Hôtel des longues peines produced?
Hôtel des longues peines was produced in France.