Jules and Jim (1962)
A Hymn to Life and Love
In the carefree days before World War I, introverted Austrian author Jules strikes up a friendship with the exuberant Frenchman Jim and both men fall for the impulsive and beautiful Catherine.
Director: François Truffaut
Genre: Drama, Romance
Runtime: 106 min
Release Date: January 23, 1962
Cast
- Henri Serre - Jim
- Oskar Werner - Jules
- Jeanne Moreau - Catherine
- Marie Dubois - Thérèse
- Sabine Haudepin - Sabine
- Vanna Urbino - Gilberte
- Serge Rezvani - Albert
- Anny Nelsen - Lucie
- Michel Subor - Récitant / Narrator (voix)
- Danielle Bassiak - Albert's Companion
Screenplay
- Henri-Pierre Roché (Novel)
- François Truffaut (Adaptation)
- Jean Gruault (Adaptation)
Music: Georges Delerue
Cinematography: Raoul Coutard
Editing: Claudine Bouché
Production: Les Films du Carrosse, Sédif Productions (as S.E.D.I.F.)
Country: France
Language: English, Français, Deutsch
Original Language: fr
Themes
Moving Relationship Stories, Mental Struggles and the Power of Love, Arranged Marriage and Struggle for Harmony, Unexpected Love in Arranged Marriage, Unfaithful Husband and Guilt
Keywords
adultery, friendship, prostitute, jealousy, paris, france, based on novel or book, love triangle, musician, marriage, love, polyamory, austrian, 1910s
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Jules and Jim about?
- In the carefree days before World War I, introverted Austrian author Jules strikes up a friendship with the exuberant Frenchman Jim and both men fall for the impulsive and beautiful Catherine.
- Who directed Jules and Jim?
- Jules and Jim was directed by François Truffaut.
- Who stars in Jules and Jim?
- Jules and Jim stars Henri Serre, Oskar Werner, Jeanne Moreau, Marie Dubois, Sabine Haudepin, Vanna Urbino.
- How long is Jules and Jim?
- Jules and Jim has a runtime of 1h 46m (106 minutes).
- What genre is Jules and Jim?
- Jules and Jim is a Drama, Romance film.
- Where was Jules and Jim produced?
- Jules and Jim was produced in France.
- What are the themes of Jules and Jim?
- The themes of Jules and Jim include: Moving Relationship Stories, Mental Struggles and the Power of Love, Arranged Marriage and Struggle for Harmony, Unexpected Love in Arranged Marriage, Unfaithful Husband and Guilt.