Derborence (1985)
Antoine leaves his new bride behind to go on a skiing excursion with his uncle up the mountain behind their village of Derborence. Nine weeks after an avalanche apparently buries them alive, Antoine returns home. Certain that his uncle has also survived, he resolves to go back up and look for him—leaving his now-pregnant wife behind once more.
Director: Francis Reusser
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 94 min
Release Date: April 27, 1985
Cast
- Isabel Otero - Thérèse
- Jacques Penot - Antoine
- Maria Machado - Aline
- Jean-Marc Bory - Nendaz
- Bruno Cremer - Séraphin
Screenplay
- Charles Ferdinand Ramuz (Novel)
Cinematography: Emmanuel Machuel
Editing: Christine Benoît, Francis Reusser
Production: France 3 Cinéma, Sagittaire Films, TSR
Country: France, Switzerland
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
Themes
Sisterhood and Unexpected Betrayal, The Complex Bond Between Mother and Son
Keywords
family, alps mountains, ski
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Derborence about?
- Antoine leaves his new bride behind to go on a skiing excursion with his uncle up the mountain behind their village of Derborence. Nine weeks after an avalanche apparently buries them alive, Antoine returns home. Certain that his uncle has also survived, he resolves to go back up and look for him—leaving his now-pregnant wife behind once more.
- Who directed Derborence?
- Derborence was directed by Francis Reusser.
- Who stars in Derborence?
- Derborence stars Isabel Otero, Jacques Penot, Maria Machado, Jean-Marc Bory, Bruno Cremer.
- How long is Derborence?
- Derborence has a runtime of 1h 34m (94 minutes).
- What genre is Derborence?
- Derborence is a Drama film.
- Where was Derborence produced?
- Derborence was produced in France, Switzerland.
- What are the themes of Derborence?
- The themes of Derborence include: Sisterhood and Unexpected Betrayal, The Complex Bond Between Mother and Son.