La Cérémonie (1995)
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Sophie, a quiet and shy maid working for an upper-class French family, finds a friend in the energetic and uncompromising postmaster Jeanne, who encourages her to stand up against her bourgeois employers.
Director: Claude Chabrol
Genre: Drama, Thriller
Runtime: 112 min
Release Date: August 30, 1995
Cast
- Isabelle Huppert - Jeanne
- Sandrine Bonnaire - Sophie Bonhomme
- Jean-Pierre Cassel - Georges Lelièvre
- Jacqueline Bisset - Catherine Lelièvre
- Virginie Ledoyen - Melinda
- Valentin Merlet - Gilles
- Julien Rochefort - Jeremie
- Dominique Frot - Madame Lantier
- Jean-François Perrier - Priest
- Ludovic Brillant
Screenplay
Music: Matthieu Chabrol
Cinematography: Bernard Zitzermann
Editing: Monique Fardoulis
Production: MK2 Films, France 3 Cinéma, Prokino Filmproduktion, OLGA FILM, ZDF
Country: France, Germany
Language: Français
Box Office: $11M
Original Language: fr
Themes
Child Kidnapping and the Family's Great Terror, Between Innocence and False Accusations, Sisterhood and Unexpected Betrayal, The Complex Bond Between Mother and Son, Toxic Legacy and Generational Trauma
Keywords
class society, france, illiteracy, country life, bourgeoisie, female friendship, pregnant minor, post, gallery owner, maid, family
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is La Cérémonie about?
- Sophie, a quiet and shy maid working for an upper-class French family, finds a friend in the energetic and uncompromising postmaster Jeanne, who encourages her to stand up against her bourgeois employers.
- Who directed La Cérémonie?
- La Cérémonie was directed by Claude Chabrol.
- Who stars in La Cérémonie?
- La Cérémonie stars Isabelle Huppert, Sandrine Bonnaire, Jean-Pierre Cassel, Jacqueline Bisset, Virginie Ledoyen, Valentin Merlet.
- How long is La Cérémonie?
- La Cérémonie has a runtime of 1h 52m (112 minutes).
- What genre is La Cérémonie?
- La Cérémonie is a Drama, Thriller film.
- How much did La Cérémonie gross?
- La Cérémonie grossed $11M worldwide.
- Where was La Cérémonie produced?
- La Cérémonie was produced in France, Germany.
- What are the themes of La Cérémonie?
- The themes of La Cérémonie include: Child Kidnapping and the Family's Great Terror, Between Innocence and False Accusations, Sisterhood and Unexpected Betrayal, The Complex Bond Between Mother and Son, Toxic Legacy and Generational Trauma.