The Railroad Lady (2016)
Sometimes life seems to pass at 300 km/h
Élise Lafontaine has a secret routine. Every morning and evening for many years, she has been waving at the express train that passes her house. One fateful day, she finds a letter from the train conductor in her garden and her lonely life is turned upside down. She engages in a promising correspondence through poetic and thoughtful letters where the two anonymous writers share their worlds with each other. But Elise’s fairytale is cut short when the train line permanently detours for a shorter route to Paris. Not willing to do without her daily delight, Elise prompts a daring escape from her comfort zone and sets out to find the train conductor.
Director: Timo von Gunten
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Runtime: 30 min
Release Date: August 5, 2016
Cast
- Jane Birkin - Élise
- Gilles Tschudi - Bruno
- Lucien Guignard - Jacques
- Mathieu Bisson - Pierre
- Manuela Biedermann - Charlotte
- Julie Dray - Dance Teacher
- Viola von Scarpatetti - Dustlady
- Nicolas Heini - Bruno's Son
- Dorin Dragos - Peddler
Screenplay
Cinematography: Nausheen Dadabhoy
Editing: Marcel Jetzer, Timo von Gunten
Production: Jacques à Bâle Pictures
Country: Switzerland
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
More Films by Director: Timo von Gunten
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Railroad Lady about?
- Élise Lafontaine has a secret routine. Every morning and evening for many years, she has been waving at the express train that passes her house. One fateful day, she finds a letter from the train conductor in her garden and her lonely life is turned upside down. She engages in a promising correspondence through poetic and thoughtful letters where the two anonymous writers share their worlds with each other. But Elise’s fairytale is cut short when the train line permanently detours for a shorter route to Paris. Not willing to do without her daily delight, Elise prompts a daring escape from her comfort zone and sets out to find the train conductor.
- Who directed The Railroad Lady?
- The Railroad Lady was directed by Timo von Gunten.
- Who stars in The Railroad Lady?
- The Railroad Lady stars Jane Birkin, Gilles Tschudi, Lucien Guignard, Mathieu Bisson, Manuela Biedermann, Julie Dray.
- How long is The Railroad Lady?
- The Railroad Lady has a runtime of 30m (30 minutes).
- What genre is The Railroad Lady?
- The Railroad Lady is a Comedy, Drama film.
- Where was The Railroad Lady produced?
- The Railroad Lady was produced in Switzerland.