Les Vacances (1997)
Anne doesn't have enough money to take her daughter, Mélody, away from the small provincial town where they live for a few days during the summer holidays. In the face of her daughter's disappointment and incomprehension, she does all she can to find the money.
Director: Emmanuelle Bercot
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 17 min
Release Date: May 1, 1997
Cast
- Catherine Vinatier - Anne
- Isild Le Besco - Mélody
- Mikaël Fitoussi - Le jouer de bonneteau
- Frédéric Niedermayer - Le banquier
- Béatrice Talman - Collegue de cantine
Screenplay
Cinematography: Stephan Massis
Editing: Julien Leloup
Production: La Fémis
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
Themes
The Complexity of Mother-Daughter Bonds, Crushing Despair and the Void, A Weary Soul and Exhaustion, Daily Struggles of the Working Class, Poverty Cycle and Hopelessness
Keywords
holiday, vacation, debt, poverty, single mother, teenage daughter, losing money, money problems, poor, poor woman, lower class, mother daughter relationship, short film, game of chance, lunch lady
More Films by Director: Emmanuelle Bercot
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Les Vacances about?
- Anne doesn't have enough money to take her daughter, Mélody, away from the small provincial town where they live for a few days during the summer holidays. In the face of her daughter's disappointment and incomprehension, she does all she can to find the money.
- Who directed Les Vacances?
- Les Vacances was directed by Emmanuelle Bercot.
- Who stars in Les Vacances?
- Les Vacances stars Catherine Vinatier, Isild Le Besco, Mikaël Fitoussi, Frédéric Niedermayer, Béatrice Talman.
- How long is Les Vacances?
- Les Vacances has a runtime of 17m (17 minutes).
- What genre is Les Vacances?
- Les Vacances is a Drama film.
- Where was Les Vacances produced?
- Les Vacances was produced in France.
- What are the themes of Les Vacances?
- The themes of Les Vacances include: The Complexity of Mother-Daughter Bonds, Crushing Despair and the Void, A Weary Soul and Exhaustion, Daily Struggles of the Working Class, Poverty Cycle and Hopelessness.