La mère Christain (1998)
In industrial Lyon of the early '50s, a widowed bar-owner listens to radio crime serials, reads detective magazines, and grieves for her daughter, killed two years earlier in a mineshaft accident. Consumed by her loss and unwilling to face the truth, the bar-owner becomes suspicious of the grim patrons in her drab tavern, seeking someone to blame as she contemplates revenge.
Director: Myriam Boyer
Genre: Drama, Comedy
Runtime: 90 min
Release Date: December 9, 1998
Cast
- Myriam Boyer - 'La mère Christain'
- Bruno Boëglin - 'Le Riri'
- Maryline Even - 'La Margot'
- Clovis Cornillac - 'Le Ziquet'
- Lorraine Bouchet - Gigi
- Philippe Vincent - Monsieur Jean
- Gérard Mignot - Mignot
- Michel Meyrieux - The bargeman
Screenplay
- Myriam Boyer (Screenplay)
Music: Roland Romanelli
Cinematography: Dominique Chapuis
Editing: Claudine Merlin
Production: Ciné 9 Productions
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
More Films by Director: Myriam Boyer
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is La mère Christain about?
- In industrial Lyon of the early '50s, a widowed bar-owner listens to radio crime serials, reads detective magazines, and grieves for her daughter, killed two years earlier in a mineshaft accident. Consumed by her loss and unwilling to face the truth, the bar-owner becomes suspicious of the grim patrons in her drab tavern, seeking someone to blame as she contemplates revenge.
- Who directed La mère Christain?
- La mère Christain was directed by Myriam Boyer.
- Who stars in La mère Christain?
- La mère Christain stars Myriam Boyer, Bruno Boëglin, Maryline Even, Clovis Cornillac, Lorraine Bouchet, Philippe Vincent.
- How long is La mère Christain?
- La mère Christain has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
- What genre is La mère Christain?
- La mère Christain is a Drama, Comedy film.