Wild Reeds (1994)
As the Algerian War draws to a close, a teenager with a girlfriend starts feeling homosexual urges for two of his classmates: a country boy, and a French-Algerian intellectual.
Director: André Téchiné
Genre: Drama, Romance
Runtime: 115 min
Release Date: June 1, 1994
Cast
- Élodie Bouchez - Maïté Alvarez
- Gaël Morel - François Forestier
- Stéphane Rideau - Serge Bartolo
- Frédéric Gorny - Henri Mariani
- Michèle Moretti - Madame Alvarez
- Jacques Nolot - Monsieur Morelli
- Eric Kreikenmayer - Pierre Bartolo
- Nathalie Vignes - Irène
- Michel Ruhl - Monsieur Cassagne
- Fatia Maite - Aicha Morelli
Screenplay
Cinematography: Jeanne Lapoirie
Editing: Martine Giordano
Production: Ima Films, Les Films Alain Sarde, IMA Productions, La Sept-Arte, SFP
Country: France
Language: Français
Box Office: $807,775
Original Language: fr
Themes
The Pain of Unrequited Love, LGBT Identity and Love Struggle, Young Love and Rebellious Spirits, A New Love After Heartbreak, Heartbreak and Choice at the Altar
Keywords
love triangle, province, coming of age, male homosexuality, in the closet, heartbreak, lgbt, lgbt teen, broken heart, 1960s, algerian war (1954-62), gay theme
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Wild Reeds about?
- As the Algerian War draws to a close, a teenager with a girlfriend starts feeling homosexual urges for two of his classmates: a country boy, and a French-Algerian intellectual.
- Who directed Wild Reeds?
- Wild Reeds was directed by André Téchiné.
- Who stars in Wild Reeds?
- Wild Reeds stars Élodie Bouchez, Gaël Morel, Stéphane Rideau, Frédéric Gorny, Michèle Moretti, Jacques Nolot.
- How long is Wild Reeds?
- Wild Reeds has a runtime of 1h 55m (115 minutes).
- What genre is Wild Reeds?
- Wild Reeds is a Drama, Romance film.
- How much did Wild Reeds gross?
- Wild Reeds grossed $807,775 worldwide.
- Where was Wild Reeds produced?
- Wild Reeds was produced in France.
- What are the themes of Wild Reeds?
- The themes of Wild Reeds include: The Pain of Unrequited Love, LGBT Identity and Love Struggle, Young Love and Rebellious Spirits, A New Love After Heartbreak, Heartbreak and Choice at the Altar.