Marie-Louise ou la permission (1995)
Star crossed lovers are the focus of this French romantic comedy. Marie-Louise, an American, has come to Paris to meet her new lover, Jean-Paul who has a weekend pass from his military service post. Unfortunately they misunderstood each other's instructions and are each at different train stations. They begin desperate searches throughout the night to find each other. The are hindered by Jean-Paul's ex-lover Marie, whom he rejected. Marie will do anything to get rid of Marie-Louise and win Jean-Paul back. Marie-Louise has her own problems when Jean falls for her. Jean accidently gets her involved with the police after he is arrested on the suspicion of pickpocketing. Despite their travails, the couple still tries to find each other. In the end, they are assisted by a magical nun who finally reunites them.
Cast
- Kate Beckinsale - Marie-Louise
- Eric Ruf - Jean-Paul
- Marie Caries - Marie
- Pascal Ternisien - Jean
- Yann Collette - Les Collette
- Clovis Cornillac - Bob, aka 'la méthode américaine'
- François Genty - Dominique
- Garance Clavel - 'La Momie'
Screenplay
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Marie-Louise ou la permission about?
- Star crossed lovers are the focus of this French romantic comedy. Marie-Louise, an American, has come to Paris to meet her new lover, Jean-Paul who has a weekend pass from his military service post. Unfortunately they misunderstood each other's instructions and are each at different train stations. They begin desperate searches throughout the night to find each other. The are hindered by Jean-Paul's ex-lover Marie, whom he rejected. Marie will do anything to get rid of Marie-Louise and win Jean-Paul back. Marie-Louise has her own problems when Jean falls for her. Jean accidently gets her involved with the police after he is arrested on the suspicion of pickpocketing. Despite their travails, the couple still tries to find each other. In the end, they are assisted by a magical nun who finally reunites them.
- Who directed Marie-Louise ou la permission?
- Marie-Louise ou la permission was directed by Manuel Flèche.
- Who stars in Marie-Louise ou la permission?
- Marie-Louise ou la permission stars Kate Beckinsale, Eric Ruf, Marie Caries, Pascal Ternisien, Yann Collette, Clovis Cornillac.
- How long is Marie-Louise ou la permission?
- Marie-Louise ou la permission has a runtime of 1h 25m (85 minutes).
- What genre is Marie-Louise ou la permission?
- Marie-Louise ou la permission is a Romance, Comedy, Drama film.
- Where was Marie-Louise ou la permission produced?
- Marie-Louise ou la permission was produced in France.