Hello Goodbye (2008)
French film icons Gérard Depardieu and Fanny Ardant star in this romantic comedy about a Parisian couple in their fifties who share a comfortable life, a beautiful home, a posh country club and a midlife crisis. Following a dream vacation to Israel where Alain (Depardieu) explores his Jewish roots, Gisèle (Ardant) insists they change their life and move to Tel Aviv. While Gisèle, a Jewish convert, finds her new life inspiring; Alain fights to embrace Hebrew, Jewish tradition and a new circumcision. Will Alain and Gisèle learn whether Shalom represents Hello or Goodbye?
Director: Graham Guit
Genre: Drama, Comedy, Romance
Runtime: 99 min
Release Date: November 26, 2008
Cast
- Gérard Depardieu - Alain Gaash
- Fanny Ardant - Gisèle Gaash
- Jean Benguigui - Simon Gash
- Lior Ashkenazi - Yossi
- Gilles Gaston-Dreyfus - Siletsky
- Manu Payet - Shapiro
- Jean-Michel Lahmi - Saint-Alban
- Clémentine Poidatz - Gladys
- Julien Baumgartner - Nicolas
- Jean-François Elberg - M. Sapin
Screenplay
Cinematography: Gérard Sterin
Editing: Marie-Blanche Colonna
Language: Français, English
Original Language: fr
More Films by Director: Graham Guit
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Hello Goodbye about?
- French film icons Gérard Depardieu and Fanny Ardant star in this romantic comedy about a Parisian couple in their fifties who share a comfortable life, a beautiful home, a posh country club and a midlife crisis. Following a dream vacation to Israel where Alain (Depardieu) explores his Jewish roots, Gisèle (Ardant) insists they change their life and move to Tel Aviv. While Gisèle, a Jewish convert, finds her new life inspiring; Alain fights to embrace Hebrew, Jewish tradition and a new circumcision. Will Alain and Gisèle learn whether Shalom represents Hello or Goodbye?
- Who directed Hello Goodbye?
- Hello Goodbye was directed by Graham Guit.
- Who stars in Hello Goodbye?
- Hello Goodbye stars Gérard Depardieu, Fanny Ardant, Jean Benguigui, Lior Ashkenazi, Gilles Gaston-Dreyfus, Manu Payet.
- How long is Hello Goodbye?
- Hello Goodbye has a runtime of 1h 39m (99 minutes).
- What genre is Hello Goodbye?
- Hello Goodbye is a Drama, Comedy, Romance film.