Dying or Feeling Better (2008)
After his father leaves home for another woman, 16-year-old Martial has to move with his mother, Sabine, to a more modest apartment. Martial finds it difficult to fit in his new life. His mother offers to help him, but she only makes the situation worse. Martial then forms a bond with two twin sisters his own age, with whom he has a series of exciting and disturbing experiences.
Director: Laurence Ferreira Barbosa
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 113 min
Release Date: July 16, 2008
Cast
- Florence Thomassin - Sabine
- François Civil - Martial
- Marine Barbosa - Colette
- Carine Barbosa - Ernestine
- Thomas Cerisola - Jean-Yves
- Valérie Lang - Priscilla
- Émile Berling - Lucas
- Alice Aniel - Déborah
- Marc Bodnar - Boris
- Pascal Bongard - Scylla
Screenplay
- Nathalie Najem (Screenplay)
- Laurence Ferreira Barbosa (Screenplay)
Music: Reno Isaac
Cinematography: Julien Hirsch
Editing: Isabelle Poudevigne
Production: Bac Films, Alfama Films
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
Themes
Childish Innocence Lost Forever, Coming of Age and Self-Discovery
Keywords
twin sister, parents-in-law, coming of age, interracial relationship, interracial friendship, woman director
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Dying or Feeling Better about?
- After his father leaves home for another woman, 16-year-old Martial has to move with his mother, Sabine, to a more modest apartment. Martial finds it difficult to fit in his new life. His mother offers to help him, but she only makes the situation worse. Martial then forms a bond with two twin sisters his own age, with whom he has a series of exciting and disturbing experiences.
- Who directed Dying or Feeling Better?
- Dying or Feeling Better was directed by Laurence Ferreira Barbosa.
- Who stars in Dying or Feeling Better?
- Dying or Feeling Better stars Florence Thomassin, François Civil, Marine Barbosa, Carine Barbosa, Thomas Cerisola, Valérie Lang.
- How long is Dying or Feeling Better?
- Dying or Feeling Better has a runtime of 1h 53m (113 minutes).
- What genre is Dying or Feeling Better?
- Dying or Feeling Better is a Drama film.
- Where was Dying or Feeling Better produced?
- Dying or Feeling Better was produced in France.
- What are the themes of Dying or Feeling Better?
- The themes of Dying or Feeling Better include: Childish Innocence Lost Forever, Coming of Age and Self-Discovery.